Is Perfume Parlour Strong Wood a dupe of Byredo Accord Oud?

Accord Oud EDP

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Strong Wood 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 - Accord Oud EDP
Accord Oud is a bit of a chameleon, often mistaken for TF Oud Wood but with a boozy, fruity twist. Most agree it's an easy-to-wear oud, sophisticated yet casual enough for daily wear. Performance reports are mixed, but when it hits, it really hits.
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Our Verdict - Strong Wood EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Byredo - Accord Oud - a fruity fragrance led by Blackberry, Saffron, with warm spicy 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 compare
Accord Oud EDP A Strong Wood 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
Accord Oud EDP
Strong Wood EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Leather 100% vs 33%
Patchouli 51% vs 53%
Musk 48% vs 46%
Blackberry 40% vs 53%
Saffron 27% vs 46%
Only in Accord Oud
Rum 32%
Only in Strong Wood
Clary Sage 38% Oud 28%
Shared Notes
Blackberry 40% vs 53%
Saffron 27% vs 46%
Only in Accord Oud
Rum 32%
Shared Notes
Leather 100% vs 33%
Only in Strong Wood
Clary Sage 38% Oud 28%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 51% vs 53%
Musk 48% vs 46%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Accord Oud Strong Wood
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Accord Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its refined woody-leather profile makes it a strong contender for formal events and dates, offering a sophisticated allure. While some note its suitability for the office, its moderate to strong projection according to many reviews means a light hand is needed to keep it appropriate for professional settings. It's too rich and warm for casual sports.

Strong Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the fruity, 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 fruity 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
80%
Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Leather, Musk, Patchouli

Key Differences

Adds clary sage and oud, drops rum

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