Is Perfume Parlour Royal Tobacco a dupe of Amouage Opus XIV Royal Tobacco?

Royal Tobacco EDP

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Opus XIV Royal Tobacco Eau de Parfum bottle Opus XIV Royal Tobacco EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2022 Year 2022
££ Price Tier £
Royal Tobacco Eau de Parfum bottle Royal Tobacco EDP
£311.90 from
100ml at Notino
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£14.00 from
30ml at Perfume Parlour
Best value £0.39/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Opus XIV Royal Tobacco EDP
This one is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, Opus XIV is a masterpiece. Forget your typical sweet tobaccos - this is a bold, complex, and unashamedly powerful scent for confident individuals who aren't afraid to stand out. It's not for the faint of heart.
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Our Verdict - Royal Tobacco EDP
Royal Tobacco chases Amouage Opus XIV Royal Tobacco, the opulent honeyed-tobacco powerhouse. The smoky, incense-laced tobacco with its licorice-fenugreek sweetness comes through, but Perfume Parlour cannot match the Amouage's layered depth or 12-hour performance, rendering it simpler and shorter.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Opus XIV Royal Tobacco EDP A Royal Tobacco 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
Opus XIV Royal Tobacco EDP
Royal Tobacco EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Myrrh 26% vs 16%
Vanilla 25% vs 19%
Benzoin 23% vs 16%
Frankincense 21% vs 31%
Tobacco 19% vs 28%
Anise 18% vs 20%
Licorice 17% vs 20%
Cardamom 16% vs 25%
Bergamot 13% vs 22%
Fenugreek 12% vs 18%
Rose 9% vs 16%
Shared Notes
Frankincense 21% vs 31%
Anise 18% vs 20%
Cardamom 16% vs 25%
Bergamot 13% vs 22%
Only in Opus XIV Royal Tobacco
Elemi 17% Basil 14%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 19% vs 28%
Licorice 17% vs 20%
Fenugreek 12% vs 18%
Rose 9% vs 16%
Only in Opus XIV Royal Tobacco
Lavender 11% Plum 11% Osmanthus 10%
Shared Notes
Myrrh 26% vs 16%
Vanilla 25% vs 19%
Benzoin 23% vs 16%
Only in Opus XIV Royal Tobacco
Birch Tar 24%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Opus XIV Royal Tobacco Royal Tobacco
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Opus XIV Royal Tobacco

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its beast-mode performance and overtly strong, distinct character, Royal Tobacco is completely unsuitable for office wear. It excels in formal or special evening date settings where its bold projection and opulent aroma can be appreciated without overwhelming a small space.

Royal Tobacco

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A rich smoky tobacco oriental built for cold weather; it shines in autumn and winter and feels suffocating in warm months.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its opulent, statement smokiness suits evenings, dates and formal occasions far more than the office, sport or casual daytime.

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
90%
Key Similarities

Shares 12 of its 15 notes, including Myrrh, Frankincense, Anise

Key Differences

Adds labdanum and oud, drops basil and birch tar

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Opus XIV Royal Tobacco EDP
Royal Tobacco EDP
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