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Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin Dupe: Zara Basil & White Pepper
Zara Basil & White Pepper
$143~$26(2.7oz)
Top Notes
Lime, mandarin
Heart Notes
basil, thyme
Base Notes
patchouli, vetiver
Zara's Basil & White Pepper nails the lime-and-basil brightness of the Jo Malone classic. Community pick
Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin
~$143(3.4oz)
Top Notes
Lime, mandarin
Heart Notes
Basil, thyme, iris
Base Notes
Patchouli, vetiver, amber
Jo Malone's signature scent — zesty lime and peppery basil over a soft woody base. Bright, breezy, and effortlessly chic for any day.
How they compare
Zara Basil & White Pepper smells like Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin because the two lists barely part company: Lime, Mandarin, Basil and Thyme all appear in both, which is most of what gives the original its shape.
How it wears
Season
Warm weather
Strength
Wears light
Best for
Everyday, work
Citrus over green, herbal freshness lifts in heat instead of collapsing, which keeps it on the warm-weather side of the year. An everyday and office scent, close enough to the skin that it never takes over a room.
Where they differ
Listed in Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin, not in Zara Basil & White Pepper
HeartIris
BaseAmber
Amber sits in Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin's base and is absent from Zara Basil & White Pepper's list — a drydown difference rather than an opening one.
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Common questions
What fragrance smells like Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin?
Zara Basil & White Pepper is the closest affordable match we've found for Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin. It runs about $26 instead of roughly $143 — about 82% less.
Is Zara Basil & White Pepper a good dupe for Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin?
Both share Lime, Mandarin, Basil and Thyme — 6 notes in total, one of the deeper overlaps on this site.
Does Zara Basil & White Pepper last as long as Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin?
Both Zara Basil & White Pepper and Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin sit closer to the skin rather than projecting all day. Zara Basil & White Pepper performs in the same ballpark, so a midday re-spray keeps it going — normal for this scent style at any price.
How much cheaper is Zara Basil & White Pepper than Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin?
Zara Basil & White Pepper costs around $26 versus roughly $143 for Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin — about 82% less.
Does Zara Basil & White Pepper smell exactly like Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin?
No. Zara Basil & White Pepper gets the overall idea, but Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin carries Amber in its base that Zara Basil & White Pepper doesn't list.