Dupe Pair
97%
Very Similar
Spice and Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Spice and Wood
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U Gender U
2010 Year 2017
£££££ Price Tier ££
Arabian Forest Eau de Parfum bottle Arabian Forest

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Spice and Wood
A truly gorgeous, refined woody-spicy scent that's adored by its fans but ultimately crippled by its abysmal performance. Despite its beauty, it's impossible to recommend at this price point.
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Our Verdict - Arabian Forest
If a Creed-esque scent is your bag but the price tag makes your eyes water, this is the one. A dead ringer for more expensive options with better longevity to boot, it's a solid, sophisticated choice for those who appreciate classic elegance on a budget.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 19% 18%
Floral 7% 7%
Fruity 10% 12%
Green 12% 14%
Sweet 7% 7%
Warm 16% 13%
Woody 21% 22%
Earthy 20% 20%
Animalic 6% 5%
Fresh 21% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Spice and Wood EdP
Arabian Forest EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 35% vs 39%
Lemon 33% vs 26%
Bergamot 31% vs 34%
Shared Notes
Birch 23% vs 21%
Clove 19% vs 18%
Angelica 18% vs 13%
Patchouli 13% vs 15%
Only in Spice and Wood
Pepper 25%
Only in Arabian Forest
Pink Pepper 17% Pimiento 14%
Shared Notes
Cedar 34% vs 28%
Oakmoss 24% vs 19%
Musk 22% vs 16%
Iris 19% vs 14%
Only in Arabian Forest
Vetiver 21%

Accords

Spice and Wood Arabian Forest
100%
Woody
100%
79%
Citrus
55%
74%
Warm Spicy
67%
72%
Powdery
57%
71%
Musky
58%
55%
Earthy
63%
61%
Leather
54%
55%
Smoky
49%
Aromatic
54%
52%
Fruity
Mossy
47%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Citrus shared
79%
55%
Warm Spicy shared
74%
67%
Powdery shared
72%
57%
Musky shared
71%
58%
Earthy shared
55%
63%
Leather shared
61%
54%
Smoky shared
55%
49%
54%
52%
47%

Performance

Spice and Wood Arabian Forest
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Spice and Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its subtle sillage and refined character make it perfect for formal settings or the office where it won't offend. However, the poor longevity limits its versatility for casual wear unless you're reapplying often, and it's far too elegant for sport.

Arabian Forest

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its mature, woody-spice profile and reported strong longevity make it excellent for formal events and date nights, where its luxurious scent can project elegance without being overwhelming. While some find it subtle enough for the office, its distinct presence might be a bit much for daily casual wear, and definitely not suited for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
97%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
96%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Earthy accords and Clove, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Spice and Wood
Arabian Forest
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