Is Perfume Parlour Jouhara a dupe of Gissah The Jewel?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- The Jewel
- Jouhara
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Amyris
50%
vs
100%
Sandalwood
50%
vs
53%
Violet
50%
vs
46%
Musk
33%
vs
28%
Oud
33%
vs
38%
Amber
33%
Musk
33%
vs
28%
Oud
33%
vs
38%
Ambergris
33%
Amber
33%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Built on woody, powdery and animalic - a composition that sits best in autumn and winter.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the woody 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 5 of its 6 notes, including Sandalwood, Oud, Violet
Adds amber, drops ambergris and cedar
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Jouhara EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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