Is Perfume Parlour Candy Oud a dupe of BORNTOSTANDOUT Oud Candy?

Candy Oud 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 - Oud Candy EDP
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Don't let 'Candy' fool you; it's a divisive, beast-mode oud and leather combo that'll either have you hooked on its bold woodiness or running for the hills from its 'shoe polish' vibe. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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Our Verdict - Candy Oud EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Oud Candy (BornToStandOut). It leans on Brown Sugar, Candies, Milk to evoke the original's signature character at a budget-friendly price - a practical pick for fans who want the vibe without the designer outlay.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Oud Candy EDP A Candy Oud 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
Oud Candy EDP
Candy Oud EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Brown Sugar 29% vs 29%
Milk 22% vs 23%
Oud 15% vs 29%
Leather 12% vs 26%
Caramel 10% vs 23%
Saffron 10% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Brown Sugar 29% vs 29%
Milk 22% vs 23%
Only in Candy Oud
Tutti Frutti 26% Nutty Notes 21%
Only in Oud Candy
Jasmine 100%
Only in Candy Oud
Floral Notes 100%
Shared Notes
Oud 15% vs 29%
Leather 12% vs 26%
Caramel 10% vs 23%
Saffron 10% vs 20%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Oud Candy Candy Oud
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Oud Candy

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Given its 'extremely loud and persistent' nature with 'nuclear sillage and longevity', this isn't one for the office, where subtlety reigns. It's much better suited for evening wear, like a date or formal event, where its powerful presence can make a statement without overwhelming. Its boldness makes it less ideal for casual daytime settings.

Candy Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the sweet, oud profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the sweet 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
5%
Key Similarities

Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Milk, Leather, Oud

Key Differences

Adds floral notes and nutty notes, drops ambroxan and cedar

Where to buy

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