Is Perfume Parlour Purple Vine a dupe of Jo Malone London London Rain Wisteria & Violet?
London Rain Wisteria & Violet EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Purple Vine EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- London Rain Wisteria & Violet
- Purple Vine
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a divisive one. You'll either get swept away by its 'violet candy' sweetness and nostalgic charm, or you'll be put off by its 'grape juice' opening and lack of warmth. Definitely not a safe blind buy, despite the lovely name.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Wisteria & Violet (JM) - a floral fragrance led by Water lily, with powdery depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.
Occasions
Its soft, relatively subtle character and fresh floral notes make it suitable for casual wear or even the office, provided you don't over-spray. It's not assertive enough for formal events, and certainly not built for sport.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the floral, powdery profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the floral accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Violet, Wisteria, Water Lily
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Purple Vine EDP
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