Is Perfume Parlour Letter Oud a dupe of Arabian Oud Resala?
Resala EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2018 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Letter Oud EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Resala is a love-it-or-hate-it beast of a fragrance. If you want to make an entrance and be remembered, this dramatic gourmand rose oud with nuclear performance is ready for its moment.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Arabian Oud Resala - a warm spicy fragrance led by Saffron, Vanilla, with vanilla depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
With its nuclear projection and longevity, Resala is too potent for most office environments, risking irritation. It shines brightest on dates and formal occasions where its luxurious, dramatic character can be appreciated. Casual wear is generally too much, and it's certainly not fit for sport.
Seasons
Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, vanilla profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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 4 of its 6 notes, including Saffron, Vanilla, Woody Notes
Adds dark chocolate and oud, drops chocolate
Where to buy
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Import charges may apply
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