Is Perfume Parlour Smoky Hinoki Essence a dupe of Jo Malone London Hinoki & Cedarwood Cologne Intense?
Hinoki & Cedarwood Cologne Intense EDP
Jo Malone London by Anne Flipo, Celine Roux Original FavouriteWhere they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Hinoki & Cedarwood Cologne Intense
- Smoky Hinoki Essence
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 autumn and winter.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
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
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.
Shares 1 of its 4 notes, including Hinoki Wood
Adds cypress and incense, drops cedar and cinnamon
Where to buy
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Hinoki & Cedarwood Cologne Intense EDP
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Smoky Hinoki Essence 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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