Fragrances inspired by Lime Basil & Mandarin Eau de Cologne
The original
Lime Basil & Mandarin
Jo Malone London
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Lime Basil & Mandarin
- No.485 Lime Basil & Mandarin
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Lilac, Iris, Patchouli
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Lilac, Iris, Patchouli
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Lilac, Iris, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds amberwood
What they share
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Vetiver, Lime
The main difference
Without bergamot and iris
What they share
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Vetiver, Lime
The main difference
Without bergamot and iris
What they share
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Vetiver, Lime
The main difference
Without iris and lilac
Our verdict
Jo Malone’s Lime Basil & Mandarin dazzles with refined, nuanced citrus-herbal notes and a subtle, layered sophistication that feels breezy yet elegant.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli, Vetiver, Lime
The main difference
Adds lavender and musk, drops iris and lilac
Choose No.1 Lime, Basil & Mandarin when
You want a bargain-priced dupe that smells very close.
Our verdict
Jo Malone's Lime Basil & Mandarin is a refined cologne with a gentle, fleeting presence, perfect for intimate settings.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Lilac, Patchouli, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds grapefruit and jasmine, drops bergamot and iris
Choose Lime & Basil when
You want a strong scent that lasts longer.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli, Vetiver, Lime
The main difference
Adds amberwood and jasmine, drops bergamot and iris
Our verdict
Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin is the benchmark for this whole scent profile: a sophisticated, sparkling composition that puts nuanced herbal complexity and high-quality citrus oils ahead of...
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Lime, Bergamot, Basil
The main difference
Adds cedar and ginger, drops iris and lilac
Choose Lime & Basil when
You need an affordable everyday fragrance.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Lime, Basil
The main difference
Adds caraway, drops bergamot and iris
Our verdict
If you crave sophistication and subtlety, Jo Malone's Lime Basil & Mandarin stands out with its refined citrus-herbal blend and understated elegance - but its longevity is modest and the price is...
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Mandarin, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds amber and cedar, drops basil and iris
Choose Fresh Mandarin when
Affordability is your top priority
Our verdict
Jo Malone's Lime Basil & Mandarin and Primark's Mandarin Basil share a citrus-herbal core, but diverge significantly in execution and price.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Mandarin, Bergamot, Basil
The main difference
Adds lemon and musk, drops iris and lilac
Choose Mandarin Basil when
You're on a tight budget and want a similar vibe.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Mandarin
The main difference
Adds cedar and grapefruit, drops basil and bergamot
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Jo Malone London. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.