Is Perfume Parlour Extreme Dark Wood a dupe of Fragrance Du Bois Oud Noir Intense?

Extreme Dark Wood EDP

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Oud Noir Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Noir Intense EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2020 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Extreme Dark Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Extreme Dark Wood EDP
$453.99+ tax from
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at Maple Prime
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud Noir Intense EDP
A captivating oud fragrance that stands out in its class, offering depth and character that's perfect for colder, intimate settings.
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Our Verdict - Extreme Dark Wood EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Fragrance Du Bois - Oud Noir Intense - a warm spicy fragrance led by Bergamot, Cardamom, with floral depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Oud Noir Intense EDP A Extreme Dark Wood 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
Oud Noir Intense EDP
Extreme Dark Wood EDP

Notes

Only in Extreme Dark Wood
Bergamot 53% Cardamom 47%
Shared Notes
Rose 23% vs 46%
Only in Extreme Dark Wood
Jasmine 54%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 35% vs 26%
Only in Oud Noir Intense
Oud 45% Patchouli 20%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Oud Noir Intense Extreme Dark Wood
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Oud Noir Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The rich and warm oud paired with spices and woody accords are best suited for cooler temperatures, making it ideal for fall and winter use.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate projection and sophisticated oud make it more suitable for formal and date occasions than for sports environments.

Extreme Dark Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The warm spicy 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

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its warm spicy, 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.

Overall scent match
4%
Key Similarities

Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Sandalwood, Rose, Saffron

Key Differences

Adds frankincense and geranium, drops amber and bergamot

Where to buy

Oud Noir Intense EDP
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Extreme Dark Wood EDP

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