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Lime, Basil and Mandarin - 210

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The Essence Vault Lime, Basil and Mandarin - 210 is an Eau de Parfum. Lime, Basil and Mandarin - 210 opens with Mandarin and Lime, settles into a heart of Thyme and Basil, and dries down to a base of Vetiver and Patchouli. The Essence Vault's Lime, Basil and Mandarin - 210 carries an Acquired verdict, a citrus-led wear.

No. 210 leans hard on Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin's peppery-basil-over-citrus signature, but the tart lime and mandarin fade faster here than reviewers report for the original's surprisingly resilient citrus.
  • Zesty
  • Sophisticated
  • Fresh
  • Energetic
Lime, Basil and Mandarin - 210 Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Accords

Citrus
80%
Green
60%
Herbal
50%
Woody
30%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

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Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

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About

No. 210 is inspired by Jo Malone London's Lime Basil & Mandarin, the cologne that helped define the modern unisex citrus category with its sharp, peppery basil twist on tart Caribbean lime and juicy mandarin. This dupe opens with that same vibrant, slightly bitter citrus burst and a green, herbal basil heart, staying true to the original's structure. The gap shows in staying power - reviews of Lime Basil & Mandarin note surprisingly good longevity for a citrus, often six to eight hours as the fragrance settles into a mossy, patchouli-vetiver skin scent, while No. 210 loses its interesting green complexity noticeably sooner and drops into a flatter, more generic woody-citrus base. A solid, wearable everyday citrus for anyone who wants that classic English cologne character without needing all-day performance.