Is Marks & Spencer Sea Salt & Neroli a dupe of Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt?
Wood Sage & Sea Salt EDC
| EDC | Concentration | EDT |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Sea Salt & Neroli EDT
A loose dupe rather than a spot-on one. Structurally these share the salty musk spine and clean everyday character that made Wood Sage & Sea Salt a modern classic, but the M&S version is more citrus-floral where Jo Malone is greener and more ambrette-musky. Reviewers consistently call it a good budget alternative for the vibe rather than an exact copy, and Jenny Glow is often cited as the closer clone. Pick Jo Malone if you want the specific ambrette-sage dryness; pick the M&S if you want a budget coastal citrus that captures the mood for under £15.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- ["You specifically love the ambrette-sage dry-green character, not a generic salty musk.","You want 5-6h longevity without reapplication.","You layer Jo Malones - this one is a classic building block for the cologne collection."]
- ["You want a breezy seaside vibe at £10 for a 100ml bottle.","You prefer a brighter, sweeter citrus lift over the drier sage register.","You are fine reapplying at lunch - 3-4h is plenty for the workday."]
A sheer, sea-breeze aroma that exudes casual elegance. Wood Sage & Sea Salt is the essence of British coastline in a bottle, beautifully airy and quietly distinctive.
A sparkling, budget-friendly seaside scent that nails the breezy, sunlit feeling of walking along the surf. If you crave pure, salty freshness with a citrus twist, this is the perfect easygoing daily pick.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The ultra fresh, salty, and breezy composition shines in warm weather, making it ideal for spring and especially summer, while its subtlety is easily lost in cold winter air.
Occasions
Its light projection and clean, non-intrusive style make it perfect for office, casual, and sporty situations, while it is too transparent for formal events.
Seasons
Bracing sea salt and bright citrus make this ideal for spring and especially summer, evoking breezy coastlines and freshness. The lack of heaviness or warmth makes it less suitable for cold weather.
Occasions
Its subtle, breezy profile is perfect for casual daily wear and the office where a light, non-intrusive scent is preferred. Not formal or dressy, but great for active, outdoor, or laid-back situations.
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.
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Salt
Adds mandarin and musk, drops pebbles and sage
Where to buy
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Wood Sage & Sea Salt EDC
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International (3)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work