Is Perfume Parlour Candy Oud a dupe of BORNTOSTANDOUT Oud Candy?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 spring.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
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
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.
Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Milk, Leather, Oud
Adds floral notes and nutty notes, drops ambroxan and cedar
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Oud Candy EDP
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International (2)
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United Kingdom from Italy. How import charges work