Is Perfume Parlour Great Timber a dupe of Byredo Super Cedar?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Super Cedar
- Great Timber
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
Super Cedar is a divisive beast: an airy, clean, woody whisper for some, a vanishing act for others. Love its subtle, modern woodiness or dismiss it as too faint - either way, its astronomical price tag remains a sticking point.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Super Cedar by Byredo - a woody fragrance led by Rose, with floral depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its intimate sillage and clean, inoffensive woody-musk profile, Super Cedar is perfectly suited for office wear, casual outings, and even light sport. Its lack of projection and formal complexity make it less ideal for dates or formal events, where a more impactful scent might be preferred.
Seasons
The woody 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
Its woody, floral 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.
Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Musk, Cedar, Vetiver
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Great Timber EDP
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