Is Perfume Parlour Crocus a dupe of Jo Malone London Saffron?
Saffron EDC
| EDC | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2013 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Crocus EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Saffron
- Crocus
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Gorgeous, unique blend of saffron and woods, but Jo Malone's usual tricks mean it vanishes quicker than your hopes of finding a full-sized bottle at a decent price. Loved by many, but its shocking performance will have you fuming.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Jo Loves (Jo Malone) - Saffron - a warm spicy fragrance led by Bergamot, Incense, Pink Pepper, with citrus 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
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its intimate projection makes it ideal for office wear, avoiding any olfactory assaults on colleagues. While pleasant for dates or casual outings, its poor longevity means it won't last through a full evening, a common complaint among reviewers.
Seasons
The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its warm spicy, citrus signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.
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 9 notes is in the original, including Iris, Sandalwood, Woody Notes
Without guaiac wood
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Crocus EDP
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