Is Perfume Parlour Final a dupe of Arabian Oud Ultimate?

Ultimate Oil

Arabian Oud by François Demachy Original Statement

Final EDP

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Ultimate Eau de Toilette bottle Ultimate Oil
Oil Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2020 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Final Eau de Parfum bottle Final EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ultimate Oil
Ultimate delivers a potent, long-lasting oud fragrance that exudes confidence and luxury, perfect for those seeking a commanding presence.
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Our Verdict - Final EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Arabian Oud - Ultimate - a citrus fragrance led by Bergamot, Black Pepper, with warm spicy depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Ultimate Oil A Final 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
Ultimate Oil
Final EDP

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Ultimate Final
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Potent
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Ultimate

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

The rich and robust oud and woody notes make this fragrance particularly well-suited for the cooler weather of fall and winter, but it remains versatile enough for spring wear due to some fresh elements.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its strong and luxurious sillage is well-suited for evenings, special occasions, and dates, but it may be overpowering for offices or sports. Casual wear is possible, although it leans towards the formal.

Final

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, warm spicy profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus 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.

Overall scent match
0%
Key Similarities

Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Amber

Key Differences

Adds cedar and musk, drops bergamot and lute

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