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

Orange Wood EDP

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Boss Bottled Oud Saffron Eau de Parfum bottle Boss Bottled Oud Saffron EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2019 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Orange Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Orange Wood EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Boss Bottled Oud Saffron EDP
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Ignore the 'Boss Bottled' bit; it's a bold, full-on rose-saffron-oud that some find divine and others, well, disgusting. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if you're into robust Middle Eastern vibes, it's a secret gem for the price.
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Our Verdict - Orange Wood EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Hugo Boss Bottled Oud Saffron - a floral fragrance led by Rose, Saffron, with warm spicy 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

How they compare
Boss Bottled Oud Saffron EDP A Orange 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 Saffron EDP
Orange Wood EDP

Notes

Boss Bottled Oud Saffron
Orange Wood

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Labdanum 100% vs 100%
Saffron 58% vs 46%
Rose 41% vs 53%
Only in Orange Wood
Oud 100%
Shared Notes
Saffron 58% vs 46%
Rose 41% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Labdanum 100% vs 100%
Only in Orange Wood
Oud 100%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Saffron Orange Wood
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Boss Bottled Oud Saffron

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and intense accords, particularly the challenging oud and strong rose, make it unsuitable for office or sport. The seductive, warm, and sophisticated profile, with excellent longevity, positions it perfectly for dates and formal evening wear in colder weather.

Orange Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the floral, warm spicy profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the floral 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.

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Rose, Saffron, Labdanum

Key Differences

Without oud

Where to buy

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Boss Bottled Oud Saffron EDP

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