Is Perfume Parlour English Grass a dupe of Jo Malone London Vetyver?

Vetyver EDC

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English Grass EDP

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1995 Year -
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vetyver EDC
This is a clean, crisp vetiver that's been tragically discontinued. It's universally loved for its fresh, aromatic take on vetiver, though some find its performance a bit underwhelming without clever layering.
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Our Verdict - English Grass EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Vetyver (JM) - a citrus fragrance led by Orange, Nutmeg, with warm spicy depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Vetyver EDC A English Grass 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
Vetyver EDC
English Grass EDP

Notes

Vetyver
English Grass

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Vetiver 100% vs 100%
Nutmeg 100% vs 46%
Orange 50% vs 53%
Tarragon 50% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Orange 50% vs 53%
Only in Vetyver
Tarragon 50%
Only in English Grass
Nutmeg 47%
Only in Vetyver
Nutmeg 100%
Only in English Grass
Tarragon 100%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Vetyver English Grass
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Vetyver

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean and fresh profile makes it perfect for casual and office wear, with reviewers noting its invigorating quality for post-gym. While adaptable, its subtle nature means it might get lost in formal or more intimate date settings without strong performance.

English Grass

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
90%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Orange, Tarragon, Vetiver

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.

Vetyver EDC

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English Grass EDP

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