Is Perfume Parlour Wood Agent a dupe of Chopard Oud Malaki?
Oud Malaki EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Wood Agent EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Oud Malaki
- Wood Agent
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Chopard's Oud Malaki is a divisive, love-it-or-hate-it kind of oud, particularly for those expecting a 'true' Middle Eastern profile. It's a surprisingly good entry point for oud beginners, with a smoother, more Westernised touch that many appreciate for its excellent value.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Chopard - Oud Malaki - a aromatic fragrance led by Lavender, Artemisia, Grapefruit, with citrus depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Grapefruit
50%
vs
28%
Lavender
50%
vs
37%
Spicy Notes
25%
vs
28%
Leather
25%
vs
38%
Tobacco
25%
vs
33%
Artemisia
25%
vs
33%
Oud
100%
Spicy Notes
25%
vs
28%
Leather
25%
vs
38%
Tobacco
25%
vs
33%
Artemisia
25%
Oud
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 autumn.
Occasions
Its rich, woody-spicy profile and generally moderate projection make it suitable for evenings and formal events. While some find it office-safe due to its toned-down oud, others note its assertiveness means it's best reserved for less restrictive environments.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the aromatic signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.
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 6 notes is in the original, including Spicy Notes, Lavender, Artemisia
Without oud
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$77.69 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 2.7 fl oz (80 ml)
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Best Value
$77.69 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 2.7 fl oz (80 ml) - $28.72/fl oz
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