Is Perfume Parlour Smooth Silky a dupe of Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Tender Oud?
Velvet Tender Oud EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | F |
| 2013 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Smooth Silky EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Velvet Tender Oud
- Smooth Silky
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
Dolce & Gabbana's Velvet Tender Oud is a divisive beast: some praise its nuanced rose and gentle oud, while others decry it as a harsh, unoriginal clone. If you're after a Turkish Delight in a bottle, this might be your jam - or a synthetic headache.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of D&G - Velvet Tender Oud - a sweet fragrance led by Sweet Almond, 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
Top Notes
Almond
100%
Top Notes
Almond
100%
vs
100%
Rose
100%
vs
100%
Oud
50%
vs
100%
Woody Notes
50%
Almond
100%
vs
100%
Rose
100%
vs
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent longevity and average to strong projection make it less suitable for office wear, as it could be overwhelming. However, this rich, warm, and romantic scent is perfect for dates and formal evening events, where its luxurious character can truly shine.
Seasons
The sweet 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 sweet, 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 3 notes is in the original, including Almond, Oud, Rose
Without woody notes
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