Is Perfume Parlour Core Wood a dupe of Elie Saab Essence No. 4 Oud?
Essence No. 4 Oud EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Core Wood EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Essence No. 4 Oud
- Core Wood
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Which Should You Buy?
This one sparks strong opinions. For some, it's a refined, approachable oud that introduces the note with class. For others, it's a harsh, medicinal beast that repels all within five feet. Definitely not a blind buy.
Perfume Parlour's affordable amber interpretation, led by Pepper with woody depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than its designer reference, but the core signature is there.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
While some find this wearable everywhere, its strong oud and spicy character make it better suited for evening wear and formal events. Its projection means it might be too much for close-quarters office environments, but it shines on a date or at a sophisticated gathering.
Seasons
Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the amber signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal 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.
Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Pepper, Benzoin
Adds oud, drops amber and cedar
Where to buy
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$66.49 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml)
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Best Value
$66.49 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $19.66/fl oz
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Core Wood EDP
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