The Jewel

Gissah   Original
Dupe Pair
91%
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The Jewel Eau de Parfum bottle The Jewel
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Jouhara Eau de Parfum bottle Jouhara

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The Jewel
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Jewel
This one's a proper oud bomb, no two ways about it. If you're into that deep, animalic woody vibe, you'll love it. If not, it's probably going to hit you like a brick, so best sample first. Definitely a polarising scent, but with serious presence.
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Our Verdict - Jouhara
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Jewel by Gissah - a woody fragrance led by Amyris, with powdery depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 12% 12%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 1% 1%
Sweet 13% 21%
Warm 10% 17%
Woody 47% 50%
Earthy 11% 8%
Animalic 26% 15%
Fresh 8% 4%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Jewel EdP
Jouhara EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Amyris 33% vs 100%
Only in The Jewel
Cedar 33% Oud 33%
Shared Notes
Violet 50% vs 46%
Sandalwood 50% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Oud 33% vs 38%
Musk 33% vs 28%
Only in The Jewel
Ambergris 33%
Only in Jouhara
Amber 33%

Accords

The Jewel Jouhara
100%
Woody
90%
64%
Powdery
78%
48%
Oud
66%
56%
Animalic
48%
Amber
54%
48%
Musky
42%
46%
Balsamic
44%
Aromatic
Woody shared
100%
90%
Powdery shared
64%
78%
Oud shared
48%
66%
56%
Amber shared
48%
54%
Musky shared
48%
42%
46%
44%

Performance

The Jewel Jouhara
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Room-filling
Projection
Intimate
Potent
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The Jewel

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent woody and animalic accords, coupled with strong performance, make it too dominant for most office environments or casual wear. However, its luxurious depth and sophisticated character are perfectly suited for formal events and an intimate, memorable date night.

Jouhara

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the woody signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
93%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Powdery, Oud accords and Amyris, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Jewel
Jouhara
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