Is Perfume Parlour Island Tobacco a dupe of Ibrahim Al-Qurashi Jamaican Tobacco?
Jamaican Tobacco EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Island Tobacco EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Jamaican Tobacco
- Island Tobacco
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A stalwart in niche perfumery, Jamaican Tobacco blends warm spices and deep tobacco to create a scent both bold and balanced.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Jamaican Tobacco by Ibrahim Al Qurashi - a woody fragrance led by Amber, Patchouli, with amber depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Core Notes
Core Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Woody Notes
60%
Earthy
40%
Base Notes
Base Notes
Musk
100%
Tobacco
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The fragrance's warm, spicy character makes it suitable for fall and spring. Its richness may not suit hot summer days.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and intensity make it versatile for casual and dating scenarios, while perhaps being slightly too bold for formal occasions.
Seasons
The woody 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
Its woody, amber 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.
Shares 1 of its 6 notes, including Amber
Adds cedar and jasmine, drops earthy and leather
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Island Tobacco 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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