Is Zamoori Colonia Oud a dupe of Acqua di Parma Colonia Oud?
Colonia Oud EDT
| EDT | Concentration | Extrait |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Colonia Oud Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Colonia Oud
- Colonia Oud
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
A divisive oud, this one. Some reckon it's a masterpiece of fresh, approachable oud-leather with beastly performance, while others find it unremarkable, lacking oud, or just a bit too much. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Zamoori’s Extrait spray interpretation of Colonia Oud centres on citrus and the other notes named on its product page. Its seller-stated profile suggests a a bold, warm, smoky character, while resemblance to the inspiration and performance have not been independently assessed.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Leather
100%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent performance and sophisticated oud-leather profile make it ideal for formal occasions and dates. While some find it office-friendly due to its 'clean' oud, its intensity means you'd want to go easy on the sprays in a professional setting. Not at all suited for sport due to its rich, heavy nature.
Seasons
The suggested season fit reflects the seller-stated Citrus, Spices, Oud profile only. The blend has not had an independent wear test, so treat this as a style guide rather than measured performance.
Occasions
The spray format and seller-stated note profile suggest casual and evening wear. No independent wear test is available for this Zamoori interpretation.
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.
Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Leather
Adds bergamot and cedar, drops citrus and oud
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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