Is Perfume Parlour Sour Spice a dupe of Jo Malone London Tangy Rhubarb Cologne?

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Tangy Rhubarb Cologne Eau de Parfum bottle Tangy Rhubarb Cologne EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tangy Rhubarb Cologne EDP
A bright, zesty rhubarb blast that's wonderfully fresh for about 20 minutes before it vanishes. Jo Malone's Tangy Rhubarb is a joyous, albeit fleeting, summer spritz. Love its unique character, but prepare to reapply constantly.
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Our Verdict - Sour Spice EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Jo Malone Tangy Rhubarb Cologne - a citrus fragrance led by Rhubarb, with woody depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Tangy Rhubarb Cologne EDP A Sour Spice 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
Tangy Rhubarb Cologne EDP
Sour Spice EDP

Notes

Tangy Rhubarb Cologne
Sour Spice

Top Notes

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Rhubarb 100% vs 100%
Orange 100% vs 100%
Cedar 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Rhubarb 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Orange 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Cedar 100% vs 100%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Tangy Rhubarb Cologne Sour Spice
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Tangy Rhubarb Cologne

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, light character makes it ideal for casual wear and daily refreshment, like a summer picnic. However, its poor longevity and projection limit its suitability for formal events or dates where a more enduring presence is desired.

Sour Spice

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

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
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Rhubarb, Cedar, Orange

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Tangy Rhubarb Cologne EDP
Sour Spice EDP

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