Is Perfume Parlour Ancient Lawn a dupe of Jo Malone London Vintage Gardenia?
Vintage Gardenia EDC
| EDC | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2004 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Ancient Lawn EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Vintage Gardenia
- Ancient Lawn
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive trip down memory lane - some love its classic floral charm, others find it a bit too 'grandma'. Expect a complex, morphing scent that's either a beautiful vintage tribute or an acquired taste. It's truly a 'love it or leave it' kind of Jo Malone.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of JM Vintage Gardenia. Built around Gardenia, Tuberose, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of JM Vintage Gardenia.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
While some find it 'too strong' for a Jo Malone, many describe it as polite and suitable for office wear, especially given its moderate sillage. Its rich floral and spicy accords make it particularly fitting for dates and formal events, though perhaps a bit too much for casual, active settings.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
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.
Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Sandalwood, Tuberose, Gardenia
Without cardamom and hyacinth
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Ancient Lawn EDP
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