Is Perfume Parlour Mexican Wood a dupe of Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa Oud Concentree?
Colonia Intensa Oud Concentree EDC
| EDC | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Mexican Wood EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Colonia Intensa Oud Concentree
- Mexican Wood
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
A divisive scent for sure: some find this an easy-to-wear, fresh take on oud that's truly versatile, giving incredible performance. Others get a synthetic headache in a bottle, comparing it to urinal cakes or fabric softener. Sample first, this one's definitely not a safe blind buy.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Acqua Di Parma Colonia Intensa Oud - a citrus fragrance led by Citruses, with oud depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong projection and impressive longevity, while praised by many, make it a bit much for a conservative office environment. However, the sophisticated oud and leather accords make it excellent for dates and formal events, or even an elevated casual look.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the citrus, oud profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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 3 notes is in the original, including Musk, Citrus, Leather
Without amyris and coriander
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Mexican Wood EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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