Meander EDP

Amouage by Mackenzie Reilly Original
88%

Winding EDP

Perfume Parlour   Dupe
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Meander Eau de Parfum bottle Meander EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2020 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Winding Eau de Parfum bottle Winding EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Meander EDP
Meander is a divisive beast, a Marmite scent. Some find it a creamy, elegant masterpiece - a gentle, meditative ride through spiced woods. Others reckon it's a weak, weird, or even 'pickles marinade' mess. Performance is a common sticking point, not the beast mode Amouage is known for.
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Our Verdict - Winding EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Amouage Meander - a warm spicy fragrance led by Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Carrot Seeds, with smoky depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Meander EDP
Winding EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Carrot Seeds 28% vs 28%
Pepper 20% vs 37%
Pink Pepper 20% vs 33%
Only in Meander
Frankincense 30%
Shared Notes
Orris 33% vs 28%
Narcissus 21% vs 38%
Rose 20% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 58% vs 28%
Vetiver 41% vs 38%
Only in Winding
Frankincense 33%

Accords

Meander Winding
100%
Woody
66%
57%
Warm Spicy
90%
87%
Powdery
42%
Smoky
78%
61%
Earthy
56%
Amber
56%
Iris
54%
Aromatic
Floral
54%
46%
Musky
Woody shared
100%
66%
Warm Spicy shared
57%
90%
Powdery shared
87%
42%
78%
61%
56%
56%
54%
54%
46%

Performance

Meander Winding
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Meander

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and smooth, comforting scent profile make it ideal for office wear and casual settings where you don't want to overwhelm. While it can work on a date for an intimate, sophisticated vibe, its understated nature might be too subtle for formal events or sports activities.

Winding

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the warm spicy signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, powdery, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Meander EDP
Winding EDP
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