Is Perfume Parlour Verde Aqua a dupe of Le Labo Coriandre 39?

Coriandre 39 EDP

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Verde Aqua EDP

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Coriandre 39 EDP
Coriandre 39 presents a fine balance of fresh and spicy notes, making it a versatile and modern choice for both casual and formal occasions.
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Our Verdict - Verde Aqua EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Coriandre 39 Mexico by Le Labo - a citrus fragrance led by Lime, Aldehydes, with green 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
Coriandre 39 EDP A Verde Aqua 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
Coriandre 39 EDP
Verde Aqua EDP

Notes

Coriandre 39
Verde Aqua

Heart Notes

Green Notes 54% Floral Notes 46%
Shared Notes
Musk 41% vs 100%
Only in Coriandre 39
Coriander 56% Bergamot 44%
Only in Verde Aqua
Lime 53% Aldehydes 47%
Only in Verde Aqua
Green Notes 54% Floral Notes 46%
Shared Notes
Musk 41% vs 100%
Only in Coriandre 39
Oakmoss 58%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Coriandre 39 Verde Aqua
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Coriandre 39

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The fragrance's fresh and spicy notes make it suitable for spring and fall, with moderate intensity fitting temperate climates. Its depth can work in winter, while it may be slightly heavy for summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

The moderate projection and sophisticated blend of notes make it ideal for dates and casual settings. It's fitting for an office due to its balanced profile.

Verde Aqua

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its citrus, green signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date 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.

Overall scent match
3%
Key Similarities

Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Musk

Key Differences

Adds bergamot and cardamom, drops aldehydes and floral notes

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