In the City of Sin Eau de Parfum vs Pomegranate Eau de Parfum

In the City of Sin

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U	Gender	U
2012	Year	-
££	Price Tier	£

Pomegranate

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In the City of Sin

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Pomegranate

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - In the City of Sin

This one is a real head-scratcher and a classic case of 'your mileage may vary'. It's either an enchanting spicy fruit dream or a cloying, awkward mess. Best to try before you buy, unless you enjoy fragrant Russian roulette.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Pomegranate

The Fragrance World UK's £4.95/30ml interpretation of Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir (2005) - the pyramid maps the original's pomegranate opening, casablanca lily heart, and patchouli dry-down. Liverpool dupe-house pricing on a recognisable smell-alike for casual rotation.

Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus	8%	2%
Floral	11%	13%
Fruity	18%	21%
Green	2%	1%
Sweet	16%	20%
Warm	23%	17%
Woody	24%	23%
Earthy	17%	23%
Animalic	1%	2%
Fresh	12%	5%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

In the City of Sin EdP

Pomegranate EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Pink Pepper 36% vs 16%

Only in In the City of Sin

Cardamom 40% Bergamot 23%

Only in Pomegranate

Pomegranate 37% Plum 27% Raspberry 19%

Only in In the City of Sin

Plum 30% Apricot 29% Rose 21% Incense 20%

Only in Pomegranate

Lily 39% Guaiac Wood 33% Opoponax 27%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 41% vs 42%

Only in In the City of Sin

Cedar 58%

Only in Pomegranate

Frankincense 31% Woody 26%

Accords

In the City of Sin Pomegranate

100%

Fruity

85%

94%

Warm Spicy

55%

73%

Woody

65%

71%

Sweet

50%

63%

Rose

62%

Aromatic

61%

Soft Spicy

52%

Citrus

52%

Amber

50%

Powdery

Patchouli

50%

Floral

40%

Fruity shared

100%

85%

Warm Spicy shared

94%

55%

Woody shared

73%

65%

Sweet shared

71%

50%

Rose

63%

Aromatic

62%

Soft Spicy

61%

Citrus

52%

Amber

52%

Powdery

50%

Patchouli

50%

Floral

40%

Performance

In the City of Sin Pomegranate

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Intimate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

In the City of Sin

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its moderate sillage and good longevity make it suitable for dates and formal events, allowing its complexities to unfold intimately. While some find it office-safe, its distinctive spicy-fruity character might be too divisive for everyday workplace wear.

Pomegranate

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

The pomegranate-led opening and patchouli-anchored close mirror the original's seasonal range, though the budget composition fades faster than the Jo Malone bottle in heavier conditions.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual Formal

A budget interpretation that keeps the original's structure - the dupe reads cleaner and shorter, making it best suited to casual rotation rather than as a replacement for the Jo Malone signature.