Is Perfume Parlour Dahn Oudh Al Shams a dupe of Ajmal Dahn Oudh Al Shams?

Dahn Oudh Al Shams Oil

Ajmal   Original Acquired

Dahn Oudh Al Shams EDP

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Oil Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2020 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dahn Oudh Al Shams Oil
An intense, long-lasting oud perfume that envelops you in deep, spicy, and woody accords, perfect for those who seek a luxurious and impactful presence.
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Our Verdict - Dahn Oudh Al Shams EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of AJo Maloneal - Dahn Oudh Al Shams - a oud fragrance led by Saffron, with warm spicy depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Dahn Oudh Al Shams Oil A Dahn Oudh Al Shams EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dahn Oudh Al Shams Oil
Dahn Oudh Al Shams EDP

Notes

Dahn Oudh Al Shams
Dahn Oudh Al Shams

Top Notes

Top Notes

Shared Notes
Oud 52% vs 53%
Saffron 43% vs 100%
Amber 31% vs 53%
Rose 25% vs 46%
Musk 15% vs 46%
Only in Dahn Oudh Al Shams
Patchouli 32%
Only in Dahn Oudh Al Shams
Saffron 100%
Shared Notes
Rose 25% vs 46%
Only in Dahn Oudh Al Shams
Saffron 44% Amber 31%
Only in Dahn Oudh Al Shams
Oud 54%
Shared Notes
Musk 15% vs 46%
Only in Dahn Oudh Al Shams
Oud 53% Patchouli 32%
Only in Dahn Oudh Al Shams
Amber 54%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

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Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Potent
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Dahn Oudh Al Shams

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

With its rich oud and spicy notes, Dahn Oudh Al Shams is best suited for cooler months, making it ideal for fall and winter. Its intensity and depth complement the cold weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

The sophisticated and powerful oud scent is better suited for formal occasions and evening events rather than casual or sporty settings. It's more appropriate for special occasions.

Dahn Oudh Al Shams

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The oud character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its oud, warm spicy signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

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.

Overall scent match
76%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Musk, Amber, Oud

Key Differences

Without patchouli

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