Is Perfume Parlour Wood Undying a dupe of Byredo Oud Immortel?

Oud Immortel EDP

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Wood Undying EDP

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Oud Immortel Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Immortel EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2010 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Wood Undying Eau de Parfum bottle Wood Undying EDP
$259.99+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at Amazon US
Best value $76.90/fl oz (3.4 fl oz (100 ml))
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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 Immortel EDP
Divisive and distinctive, Oud Immortel sparks strong opinions. Some find it a fresh, bright take on oud, others a synthetic mess, or a clone of popular fragrances. It's not a safe blind buy, but for those it clicks with, it's a signature scent.
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Our Verdict - Wood Undying EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Byredo - Oud Immortel - a warm spicy fragrance led by Incense, Cardamom, with woody depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Oud Immortel EDP A Wood Undying 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 Immortel EDP
Wood Undying EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Oakmoss Oakmoss 50% vs 46%
Tobacco Tobacco 50% vs 53%
Cardamom Cardamom 33% vs 46%
Incense Incense 33% vs 53%
Only in Oud Immortel
Lemon Lemon 33%
Shared Notes
Cardamom Cardamom 33% vs 46%
Incense Incense 33% vs 53%
Only in Oud Immortel
Lemon Lemon 33%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss Oakmoss 50% vs 46%
Tobacco Tobacco 50% vs 53%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Immortel Wood Undying
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Oud Immortel

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate to strong projection and unique, sometimes polarising, scent make it less ideal for a conservative office. However, its sophisticated and confident character makes it excellent for dates and formal events, allowing you to stand out. It's also suitable for cooler casual wear, as many users find it versatile across seasons.

Wood Undying

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its warm spicy, woody signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

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
63%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Oakmoss, Cardamom, Tobacco

Key Differences

Adds oud and papyrus, drops lemon

Where to buy

Oud Immortel EDP
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Wood Undying EDP

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1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
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