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Pomegranate Noir Eau de Cologne bottle Pomegranate Noir EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2005 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Pomegranate Eau de Parfum bottle Pomegranate EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Pomegranate Noir EDC
A moody, spicy fruit-wood scent that stands out for its mysterious, sensual character. Subtle but distinct, it rewards those who want depth and intrigue without overwhelming sweetness or projection.
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Our Verdict - Pomegranate EDP
The Fragrance World UK's £4.95/30ml interpretation of Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir (2005) - the pyramid maps the original's pomegranate opening, casablanca lily heart, and patchouli dry-down. Liverpool dupe-house pricing on a recognisable smell-alike for casual rotation.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Pomegranate Noir EDC
Pomegranate EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pomegranate 22% vs 37%
Plum 19% vs 27%
Raspberry 19% vs 18%
Only in Pomegranate Noir
Rhubarb 20% Watermelon 18%
Only in Pomegranate
Pink Pepper 17%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 25% vs 42%
Only in Pomegranate Noir
Cedar 27% Musk 23% Amber 23%

Accords

Pomegranate Noir Pomegranate
100%
Woody
65%
75%
Fruity
85%
80%
Warm Spicy
55%
55%
Sweet
50%
Patchouli
50%
45%
Amber
Floral
40%
Woody shared
100%
65%
Fruity shared
75%
85%
Warm Spicy shared
80%
55%
Sweet shared
55%
50%
50%
45%
40%

Performance

Pomegranate Noir Pomegranate
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Pomegranate Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

With its spicy warmth and deep fruity notes, Pomegranate Noir shines in fall and spring, echoing crisp air and rich foliage. Its moderate richness and spice can be too heavy for peak summer but bring comfort in winter's chill.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

The subtle projection and sensual fruity-spicy character make it ideal for dates and casual occasions, while its elegance can work in an office with a light hand. It is too moody and spicy for sport and less fitting for ultra-formal events.

Pomegranate

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The pomegranate-led opening and patchouli-anchored close mirror the original's seasonal range, though the budget composition fades faster than the Jo Malone bottle in heavier conditions.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

A budget interpretation that keeps the original's structure - the dupe reads cleaner and shorter, making it best suited to casual rotation rather than as a replacement for the Jo Malone signature.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, warm spicy, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Pomegranate Noir EDC
Pomegranate EDP
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