Is Perfume Parlour Chief Wood a dupe of Hugo Boss Boss Bottled Oud?

Boss Bottled Oud EDP

Hugo Boss by Annick Menardo Original Favourite

Chief Wood EDP

Perfume Parlour   Inspired Statement
Share
Card A shareable image comparing these two fragrances - verdicts, profiles and what they share. Save or copy it to post anywhere.
Boss Bottled Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Boss Bottled Oud EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2015 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Chief Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Chief Wood EDP
No stockist yet
We have not found it at a shop we track that delivers to you
Check price on →
No stockist yet
We have not found it at a shop we track that delivers to you

Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

ScentArt

View Liquid → Boss Bottled Oud EDP
View Liquid → Chief Wood EDP

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Boss Bottled Oud EDP
This one's a divisive oud; some find it a gorgeous, wearable take, others reckon it's a synthetic mess. It's a safe bet for those dipping their toes into oud, but seasoned aficionados might be left wanting more.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Chief Wood EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Hugo Boss Bottled Oud. Built around Apple, Cinnamon, Clove, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Hugo Boss Bottled Oud.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Boss Bottled Oud EDP A Chief 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
Boss Bottled Oud EDP
Chief Wood EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 50% vs 100%
Cinnamon 25% vs 35%
Clove 25% vs 33%
Saffron 25% vs 30%
Labdanum 25% vs 52%
Only in Boss Bottled Oud
Citrus 50%
Only in Chief Wood
Sandalwood 47%
Shared Notes
Apple 50% vs 100%
Only in Boss Bottled Oud
Citrus 50%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 25% vs 35%
Clove 25% vs 33%
Saffron 25% vs 30%
Only in Boss Bottled Oud
Labdanum 25%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Boss Bottled Oud Chief Wood
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Boss Bottled Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate projection and smooth, inoffensive oud make it suitable for office wear, as noted by several reviewers. It's too warm and woody for sport, but its sophisticated character lends itself to dates and cooler-weather casual outings. The toned-down oud prevents it from being a strong formal choice for some.

Chief 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, fruity 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
69%
Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 6 notes, including Cinnamon, Clove, Saffron

Key Differences

Adds citrus, drops sandalwood

Where to buy

Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.

Boss Bottled Oud EDP

Check price on →

No other shop we track that delivers to you has it in stock.

Check price on →

Chief Wood EDP

No shop we track that delivers to you has it in stock.

Check price on Perfume Parlour →
Boss Bottled Oud EDP
Chief Wood EDP
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS