Is Perfume Parlour Citrus Sugar a dupe of Jo Malone London Sweet Lime & Cedar?

Citrus Sugar EDP

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Comparison

81%

Estimated similarity

Sweet Lime & Cedar EDC Jo Malone London · 2008 U Original

Citrus Sugar EDP Perfume Parlour M Inspired

Top

Lime

Blood Orange

Pomelo

Passionfruit

Pink Pepper

Heart

Lavender

Cardamom

Ylang-Ylang

Gardenia

Coconut

Base

Cedar

Tamarind

Amber

Tonka Bean

Top

Grapefruit

Pink Pepper

Heart

Blood Orange

Cardamom

Coconut

Coriander

Gardenia

Base

Amber

Cedar

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Sweet Lime & Cedar EDC

EDC	Concentration	EDP
U	Gender	M
2008	Year	-
££££	Price Tier	££

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sweet Lime & Cedar EDC

This one's a divisive beast: some reckon it's a sublime, signature-worthy blend of sweet lime and cedar, others just get hamster bedding. Expect mixed reactions, but if you're layering, it might just hit the sweet spot.

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Our Verdict - Citrus Sugar EDP

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Sweet Lime And Cedar JM. Built around Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Blood Orange, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Sweet Lime And Cedar JM.

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Scent Profile

How they compare

Sweet Lime & Cedar EDC A Citrus Sugar EDP B

Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Sweet Lime & Cedar EDC

Citrus Sugar EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Cedar 38% vs 46%

Tamarind 21% vs 5%

Amber 20% vs 53%

Tonka Bean 19% vs 5%

Blood Orange 19% vs 10%

Passionfruit 16% vs 5%

Pink Pepper 16% vs 41%

Lavender 13% vs 6%

Cardamom 13% vs 10%

Gardenia 13% vs 8%

Coconut 12% vs 9%

Sage 12% vs 5%

Jasmine 11% vs 7%

Coriander 11% vs 8%

Only in Sweet Lime & Cedar

Lime 29% Pomelo 18% Ylang-Ylang 13%

Only in Citrus Sugar

Grapefruit 59% Kaffir Lime 7% Nutmeg 6% Spearmint 5%

Shared Notes

Pink Pepper 16% vs 41%

Only in Sweet Lime & Cedar

Lime 29% Blood Orange 20% Pomelo 18% Passionfruit 17%

Only in Citrus Sugar

Grapefruit 59%

Shared Notes

Lavender 13% vs 6%

Cardamom 13% vs 10%

Gardenia 13% vs 8%

Coconut 12% vs 9%

Sage 12% vs 5%

Jasmine 11% vs 7%

Coriander 11% vs 8%

Only in Sweet Lime & Cedar

Ylang-Ylang 13%

Only in Citrus Sugar

Blood Orange 11% Kaffir Lime 7% Nutmeg 6% Tonka Bean 5% Passionfruit 5% Spearmint 5% Tamarind 5%

Shared Notes

Cedar 38% vs 46%

Amber 20% vs 53%

Only in Sweet Lime & Cedar

Tamarind 21% Tonka Bean 20%

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

Sweet Lime & Cedar Citrus Sugar

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Moderate

Projection

Intimate

Moderate

Intensity

Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Sweet Lime & Cedar

Seasons

Best For:

Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office

Its moderate sillage and 'clean' vibe make it suitable for casual wear or even the office, though some find it a bit sharp. Reviewers often mention using it as an everyday scent, particularly in warmer weather, boosting its casual and sport scores.

Citrus Sugar

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, warm spicy profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus 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.

Overall scent match

81%

Key Similarities

Shares 14 of its 18 notes, including Lavender, Coconut, Jasmine

Key Differences

Adds grapefruit and kaffir lime, drops lime and pomelo