Dupe Pair
87%
Very Similar
Oolong Tea Cologne bottle Oolong Tea
Cologne Concentration Edp
U Gender M
2016 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Chinese Drink Eau de Parfum bottle Chinese Drink

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Oolong Tea
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Chinese Drink
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oolong Tea
This one is a real head-scratcher and a classic case of Jo Malone's limited editions causing a fuss. It's a gorgeous, comforting honeyed gourmand for those who get it, but many found it too fleeting and subtle to justify the price or even detect the tea. If you find a good batch, you're in for a treat; otherwise, don't say we didn't warn you about the performance roulette.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Chinese Drink
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Oolong Tea (JM). Built around Cacao Pod, Hay, Honey, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Oolong Tea (JM).
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 5% 2%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 11% 6%
Sweet 53% 41%
Warm 25% 33%
Woody 3% 6%
Earthy 11% 18%
Animalic 5% 6%
Fresh 0% 0%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oolong Tea Cologne
Chinese Drink EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Honey 27% vs 24%
Hay 23% vs 25%
Tonka Bean 18% vs 22%
Cacao Pod 13% vs 27%
Only in Oolong Tea
Tobacco 16%
Only in Chinese Drink
Tobacco 100%

Accords

Oolong Tea Chinese Drink
100%
Sweet
50%
79%
Honey
71%
Green
Woody
70%
67%
Tobacco
64%
Cacao
58%
Vanilla
55%
Herbal
50%
Amber
Sweet shared
100%
50%
79%
71%
70%
67%
64%
58%
55%
50%

Performance

Oolong Tea Chinese Drink
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Oolong Tea

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and generally soft nature make it suitable for casual wear and dates, offering a comforting aura. While some found it too light for formal settings, its elegance keeps it from being completely out of place. The inconsistent performance means it's less ideal for office environments where you need reliable longevity and silage.

Chinese Drink

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the sweet signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
100%
Accord
27%
Key Similarities

Both share Sweet accords and Cacao Pod, Tobacco notes

Key Differences

Different accord profile

Where to buy

Oolong Tea
Chinese Drink
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