Woody EDP

Arabian Oud   Original
93%

Timber EDP

Perfume Parlour   Dupe
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Woody EDP
Arabian Oud Woody is a divisive beast. It's a proper Middle Eastern rose-oud, deeply traditional and quite animalic for some palates. Don't blind buy this one; sample it first, because while some rave about its smooth, rich depth, others find it simply 'skanky'.
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Our Verdict - Timber EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Arabian Oud - Woody - a floral fragrance led by bright opening notes, with woody depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Woody EDP
Timber EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 58% vs 53%
Patchouli 41% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Musk 52% vs 53%
Amber 47% vs 46%

Accords

Woody Timber
100%
Oud
47%
Floral
90%
86%
Rose
54%
Woody
78%
70%
Patchouli
69%
Musky
66%
66%
Amber
54%
55%
Powdery
46%
Earthy
Oud
100%
Floral shared
47%
90%
86%
Woody shared
54%
78%
70%
Musky shared
69%
66%
Amber shared
66%
54%
55%
46%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Woody

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While some find it office-safe due to its perceived smoothness, the strong oud and rose combine for significant projection, making it more suitable for evenings and formal events. Its bold nature means it's less ideal for sporty activities or overly casual daytime wear.

Timber

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its floral, woody signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, woody, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Woody EDP
Timber EDP
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