Is Perfume Parlour Smoky Hinoki Essence a dupe of Jo Malone London Hinoki & Cedarwood Cologne Intense?

Smoky Hinoki Essence EDP

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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hinoki & Cedarwood Cologne Intense EDP
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some reckon it's a classy, unique woody masterpiece, a spa in a bottle. Others are getting cleaning products, synthetic messes, or Christmas potpourri. It’s certainly got people talking, but not always agreeing.
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Our Verdict - Smoky Hinoki Essence EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Hinoki & Cedarwood by Jo Malone London - a smoky fragrance led by Incense, with musky depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Hinoki & Cedarwood Cologne Intense EDP A Smoky Hinoki Essence 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
Hinoki & Cedarwood Cologne Intense EDP
Smoky Hinoki Essence EDP

Notes

Hinoki & Cedarwood Cologne Intense
Smoky Hinoki Essence
Only in Hinoki & Cedarwood Cologne Intense
Cinnamon 100%
Only in Smoky Hinoki Essence
Incense 100%
Shared Notes
Hinoki Wood 33% vs 53%
Only in Hinoki & Cedarwood Cologne Intense
Lavender 33% Clove 33%
Only in Smoky Hinoki Essence
Cypress 46%
Only in Hinoki & Cedarwood Cologne Intense
Cedar 33% Patchouli 33% Tonka Bean 33%
Only in Smoky Hinoki Essence
Musk 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Hinoki & Cedarwood Cologne Intense Smoky Hinoki Essence
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Hinoki & Cedarwood Cologne Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its woody, aromatic, and clean profile makes it versatile, suitable for casual wear or dates where a sophisticated, yet subtly intriguing scent is desirable. However, its debated projection and uniqueness might be too much for some formal settings and it's too structured for sport.

Smoky Hinoki Essence

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the smoky, musky profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the smoky 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
1%
Key Similarities

Shares 1 of its 4 notes, including Hinoki Wood

Key Differences

Adds cypress and incense, drops cedar and cinnamon

Where to buy

Hinoki & Cedarwood Cologne Intense EDP
Smoky Hinoki Essence EDP
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Smoky Hinoki Essence EDP

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