Is Perfume Parlour Urban Green a dupe of Memo Paris Portobello Road?
Portobello Road EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Urban Green EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A truly unique scent that masterfully blends the unexpected. While some find the asphalt note a bit much, most are utterly captivated by its fresh, green, and slightly earthy charm. Expect compliments and a distinctive olfactory experience.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Portobello Road by Memo Paris - a citrus fragrance led by Mandarin Orange, Green Leaves, Myrtle, with green 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
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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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
This scent leans fresh and green, making it versatile for casual daywear and even some office settings, though the unique asphalt accord might be too distinctive for more formal occasions. Its moderate sillage and longevity mean it's unlikely to overpower, allowing for broader casual appeal.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the citrus, green profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
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.
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Vetiver, Mandarin, Green Notes
Adds rain
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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