Is Perfume Parlour Arabian Words a dupe of Arabian Oud Kalemat?
Kalemat EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
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| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Arabian Words EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Kalemat
- Arabian Words
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Which Should You Buy?
Kalemat is an Arabian icon, a honeyed amber bomb that divides opinion like no other. Some rave about its luxurious warmth and beast-mode lasting power, but a significant chunk now report shockingly weak performance, leading to fierce debate over reformulations. Blind buying isn't recommended.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Arabian Oud Kalemat. Built around Cashmere Wood, Rosemary, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Arabian Oud Kalemat.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Cashmeran
51%
Rosemary
49%
Base Notes
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent amber and honey accords, combined with reports of strong projection and longevity, make it unsuitable for office wear, where it would dominate the room. It excels in date and formal settings, even if some batches are reportedly weaker, lending a luxurious and intriguing aura. Too heavy for casual or sport.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.
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 3 of its 8 notes, including Cashmeran, Amber, Rosemary
Adds anise and blueberry
Where to buy
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Lowest Upfront
$80.00 plus sales tax
Amazon US - 1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
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Best Value
$154.99 plus sales tax
Maple Prime - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $45.84/fl oz
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Arabian Words EDP
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