Is Perfume Parlour Aroma of Timber For Men a dupe of Creed Spice and Wood?

Spice and Wood EDP

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Aroma of Timber For Men EDP

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Spice and Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Spice and 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 - Spice and Wood EDP
A truly gorgeous, refined woody-spicy scent that's adored by its fans but ultimately crippled by its abysmal performance. Despite its beauty, it's impossible to recommend at this price point.
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Our Verdict - Aroma of Timber For Men EDP
A budget take on Creed's Spice and Wood - the same crystal-clear apple-and-lemon opening over clove, peppery birch and dry cedar. Aroma of Timber captures that elegant fruity-spicy woody character but reads flatter than the niche original, the famous realistic apple thinner and the woods less rich.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Spice and Wood EDP A Aroma of Timber For Men 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
Spice and Wood EDP
Aroma of Timber For Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cedar 34% vs 29%
Lemon 33% vs 32%
Bergamot 31% vs 32%
Pepper 25% vs 16%
Oakmoss 24% vs 25%
Birch 23% vs 17%
Musk 22% vs 22%
Clove 19% vs 19%
Iris 19% vs 22%
Angelica 18% vs 12%
Patchouli 13% vs 17%
Only in Spice and Wood
Apple 36%
Only in Aroma of Timber For Men
Red Apple 35% Rose 16%
Shared Notes
Lemon 33% vs 32%
Bergamot 31% vs 32%
Only in Spice and Wood
Apple 36%
Only in Aroma of Timber For Men
Red Apple 35%
Shared Notes
Pepper 25% vs 16%
Birch 23% vs 17%
Clove 19% vs 19%
Angelica 18% vs 12%
Patchouli 13% vs 17%
Only in Aroma of Timber For Men
Rose 16%
Shared Notes
Cedar 34% vs 29%
Oakmoss 24% vs 25%
Musk 22% vs 22%
Iris 19% vs 22%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Spice and Wood Aroma of Timber For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Spice and Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its subtle sillage and refined character make it perfect for formal settings or the office where it won't offend. However, the poor longevity limits its versatility for casual wear unless you're reapplying often, and it's far too elegant for sport.

Aroma of Timber For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The juicy apple, dry woods and spice suit autumn and cool spring, holding into mild winter and easing off in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date Formal

Classy and versatile, it works casually, at the office, on dates and dressier occasions across the cooler half of the year.

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
90%
Key Similarities

Shares 11 of its 13 notes, including Angelica, Bergamot, Lemon

Key Differences

Adds red apple and rose, drops apple

Where to buy

Spice and Wood EDP
Aroma of Timber For Men EDP
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