Is Perfume Parlour Zanzibar Tales a dupe of Memoirs Of A Perfume Collector Tales from Zanzibar?
Tales from Zanzibar EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2021 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Zanzibar Tales EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Tales from Zanzibar
- Zanzibar Tales
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously hyped tropical powerhouse, delivering a unique guava-forward scent that smells perfect for summer. Most reviews rave about its delicious, juicy fruitiness, but watch out: a vocal minority pick up an unfortunate 'B.O.' or 'sweaty' note on their skin. Sample first, just in case.
A budget clone of Memoirs of a Perfume Collector's Tales from Zanzibar. The juicy tropical guava-coconut fruitiness over a clean musky base captures the original's summer charm, though Perfume Parlour renders it simpler and shorter-lived.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its bold projection and strong fruity accords make it a bit much for a formal office setting. However, its refreshing and playful nature aligns perfectly with casual outings, summer dates, and active wear, where its good performance can shine without being overwhelming.
Seasons
The juicy tropical fruit and fresh citrus make this a quintessential hot-weather summer scent, with enough brightness for spring.
Occasions
Fun and uplifting, it's ideal for casual summer days and sport, with enough radiance for a relaxed date.
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 9 of its 12 notes, including Musk, Candied Fruits, Lime
Adds blood mandarin and moss, drops mandarin and oakmoss
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Zanzibar Tales EDP
Import charges may apply
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Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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