Is Perfume Parlour Italian Fruit a dupe of Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Mandarino di Amalfi
- Italian Fruit
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Which Should You Buy?
A stunning citrus freshie that perfectly captures the Mediterranean dream, Mandarino di Amalfi is adored by many for its uplifting vibe. However, its eye-watering price point and sometimes fleeting longevity is a sore spot for others, creating a love-it-or-hate-it dynamic.
Italian Fruit shadows Tom Ford's Mandarino di Amalfi with its juicy citrus-and-herb sparkle. The crisp lemon-grapefruit opening and aromatic heart land well, though it dries down flatter and faster than the already light-wearing original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and moderately projecting profile makes it versatile for casual wear and dates, with many users enjoying it for the gym or as an uplifting daily scent. While it’s refined enough for some formal occasions, its citrus-forward nature leans more towards relaxed, sunny settings.
Seasons
A bright, juicy citrus-aromatic built squarely for spring and summer; it disappears in cold weather.
Occasions
Clean and fresh, it's a natural for casual, office and daytime wear and even holds up for light sport.
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 15 notes is in the original, including Musk, Amber, Jasmine
Without civet and shiso
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Mandarino di Amalfi EDP
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Italian Fruit EDP
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Import charges may apply
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Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 16 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United States. How import charges work
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