Is Perfume Parlour Shrubby XXVIII a dupe of Le Labo Citron 28?

Citron 28 EDP

Le Labo by Francis Kurkdjian Original Statement

Shrubby XXVIII EDP

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2020 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 - Citron 28 EDP
An invigorating citrus fragrance that enlivens daily wear with its fresh, clean notes and moderate performance.
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Our Verdict - Shrubby XXVIII EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Le Labo Citron 28 Seoul - a citrus fragrance led by Lemon, Ginger, with warm spicy depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Citron 28 EDP A Shrubby XXVIII 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
Citron 28 EDP
Shrubby XXVIII EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 52% vs 53%
Cedar 40% vs 53%
Ginger 36% vs 46%
Musk 33% vs 46%
Jasmine 26% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Lemon 52% vs 53%
Only in Citron 28
Lime 47%
Only in Shrubby XXVIII
Ginger 47%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 26% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Cedar 40% vs 53%
Musk 33% vs 46%
Only in Citron 28
Vetiver 27%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Citron 28 Shrubby XXVIII
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Citron 28

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Citron 28 features citrus and herbal notes that make it suitable for the mild temperatures of spring and fall. The freshness is less suited to the intense heat of summer or the cold of winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Casual Formal

With its moderate projection and fresh citrus profile, Citron 28 is apt for casual wear and the office. It may be understated for formal occasions and lacks the dynamics for sporty activities.

Shrubby XXVIII

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
31%
Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Lemon, Ginger, Musk

Key Differences

Adds lemongrass and lime

Where to buy

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Citron 28 EDP

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