Is Perfume Parlour Esam Oud a dupe of Ahmed Al Maghribi Bidun Esam?
Bidun Esam EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Esam Oud EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This isn't just a strong rose-oud, it's a divisive one. Some find its animalic depths intriguing and complex, others get a "petrol-like abomination" or a "urea/sweat smell". Don't blind buy unless you're a true adventurer for a love-it-or-hate-it Middle Eastern experience.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Bidun Esam (Ahmed Al Maghribi) - a floral fragrance led by Rose, Saffron, with warm spicy 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
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Given its beast-mode performance and strong, animalic oud, this is far too potent for the office. It excels on dates and at formal events where its commanding presence can shine without overwhelming, and would work for casual wear if applied sparingly.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the floral, warm spicy profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the floral 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.
Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Rose, Musk, Saffron
Adds floral notes, drops jasmine and oud
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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