Is Dossier Woody Sage a dupe of Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A sheer, sea-breeze aroma that exudes casual elegance. Wood Sage & Sea Salt is the essence of British coastline in a bottle, beautifully airy and quietly distinctive.
A divisive dupe that aims for seaside serenity but often lands closer to cleaning product; some find it a fresh, long-lasting alternative to its inspiration, others get bathroom spray. Proceed with caution and certainly don't blind buy.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The ultra fresh, salty, and breezy composition shines in warm weather, making it ideal for spring and especially summer, while its subtlety is easily lost in cold winter air.
Occasions
Its light projection and clean, non-intrusive style make it perfect for office, casual, and sporty situations, while it is too transparent for formal events.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean profile makes it suitable for office wear and casual outings, where its moderate projection won't offend. However, the 'cleaning product' comparisons make it less ideal for formal or date settings, where sophistication is key. It's a good choice for sport due to its freshening quality.
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.
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Sage
Adds amberwood and ambrette, drops pebbles and salt
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Wood Sage & Sea Salt EDC
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Woody Sage EDP
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International (3)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work