Is Perfume Parlour Florence Wood a dupe of Gucci Oud?
Gucci Oud EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Florence Wood EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Gucci Oud
- Florence Wood
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Marketed as unisex, but leans heavily feminine for most, it swings from 'beautiful, blended classic' to 'gag-worthy headache' depending on who you ask. If you're after a 'real' oud, look elsewhere; this is a sweet, jammy rose affair.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Gucci Oud - a fruity fragrance led by Raspberry, Pear, Saffron, with floral depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Orange Blossom
50%
vs
53%
Rose
50%
vs
46%
Saffron
33%
vs
28%
Pear
33%
vs
33%
Raspberry
33%
vs
37%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its significant strength and strong sillage, often described as 'intense' and 'long-lasting,' make it less suitable for office wear. The rich rose and warm, amber-oud base, combined with its feminine leaning, position it perfectly for romantic evening dates and elegant formal events.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the fruity, floral profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the fruity accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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 9 notes, including Pear, Orange Blossom, Rose
Adds amber and musk
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Florence Wood 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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