Is Perfume Parlour Wood Emilia a dupe of Acqua di Parma Oud?
Oud EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2019 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Wood Emilia EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Oud
- Wood Emilia
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
This is a clean, versatile oud for those who want that mysterious woody depth without the barnyard funk. It's safe, sophisticated, and surprisingly fresh, though some find it a bit too linear or weak on the oud for the price.
A budget take on Acqua di Parma's Oud Eau de Parfum - the same elegant trademark citrus opening into a clean, smooth oud with leather and creamy woods. Wood Emilia captures that refined, never-barnyard character but reads flatter and shorter-lived than the niche original, the oud thinner and the blend less seamless.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Leather
100%
vs
19%
Bergamot
50%
vs
52%
Orange
50%
vs
48%
Musk
25%
vs
17%
Cedar
25%
vs
19%
Sandalwood
25%
vs
22%
Patchouli
25%
vs
21%
Leather
100%
Musk
25%
vs
17%
Cedar
25%
vs
19%
Sandalwood
25%
vs
22%
Patchouli
25%
vs
21%
Leather
19%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 refined, non-offensive oud and fresh citrus make it highly suitable for office and formal wear, where sophistication is key. While decent performance is noted, it's not a powerhouse, which further supports its versatility for more intimate or professional settings over casual high-energy activities.
Seasons
The warm oud, leather and creamy woods suit autumn and winter, with the citrus top giving enough lift for cool spring.
Occasions
Clean and refined, it leans to formal occasions, evenings and the office over sport or high-summer casual wear.
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 7 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Leather, Bergamot
Adds amyris and coriander
Where to buy
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$187.99 plus sales tax
Amazon US - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml)
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$187.99 plus sales tax
Amazon US - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $55.60/fl oz
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Wood Emilia EDP
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