Is Perfume Parlour Takadas Grass a dupe of Kenzo Jungle L'Elephant?
Jungle L'Elephant EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 1996 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Takadas Grass EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Kenzo Jungle L'Elephant is a legendary beast of a fragrance, utterly polarising. You'll either adore its unique, potent spice-bomb character or find it an absolute scrubber. Not for the faint-hearted, this is a statement scent that demands attention.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Kenzo Jungle L'Elephant - a warm spicy fragrance led by Cumin, Cloves, Mandarin Orange, with citrus depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
With its immense sillage and longevity, this is not one for the office, where it would overwhelm everyone. It's a fantastic choice for a date or formal event, where its unique character can truly shine, evoking warmth and sophistication. For casual wear, it's best reserved for cooler weather or for those who prefer to make a strong statement even in relaxed settings.
Seasons
The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its warm spicy, citrus signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.
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 10 notes is in the original, including Clove, Vanilla, Mandarin
Without cardamom and gardenia
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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