Is Dossier Woody Sage a dupe of Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt?

Woody Sage EDP

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Wood Sage & Sea Salt Eau de Cologne bottle Wood Sage & Sea Salt EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2014 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Wood Sage & Sea Salt EDC
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.
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Our Verdict - Woody Sage EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Wood Sage & Sea Salt EDC A Woody Sage 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
Wood Sage & Sea Salt EDC
Woody Sage EDP

Notes

Wood Sage & Sea Salt
Woody Sage

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Salt 50% Pebbles 50%

Heart Notes

Shared Notes
Sage 100% vs 50%
Only in Wood Sage & Sea Salt
Salt 50% Pebbles 50%
Only in Woody Sage
Grapefruit 50% Fig 50%
Only in Wood Sage & Sea Salt
Salt 50% Pebbles 50%
Only in Woody Sage
Ambrette 100%
Shared Notes
Sage 100% vs 50%
Only in Woody Sage
Amberwood 50%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Wood Sage & Sea Salt Woody Sage
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Wood Sage & Sea Salt

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport

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.

Woody Sage

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

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.

Overall scent match
0%
Key Similarities

Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Sage

Key Differences

Adds amberwood and ambrette, drops pebbles and salt

Where to buy

Wood Sage & Sea Salt EDC
Woody Sage EDP
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