Is Perfume Parlour Iris Timber a dupe of Jo Malone London Orris & Sandalwood?
Orris & Sandalwood EDC
| EDC | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Iris Timber EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Orris & Sandalwood
- Iris Timber
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
This is a love-it-or-hate-it Jo Malone creation. Its prominent orris note is undeniably divisive, with some reviewers finding it
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Jo Malone - Orris & Sandalwood - a powdery fragrance led by Galbanum, Violet, 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
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Galbanum
100%
vs
53%
Musk
33%
vs
53%
Amber
33%
vs
46%
Labdanum
33%
vs
38%
Iris
25%
vs
33%
Violet
25%
vs
46%
Geranium
25%
vs
28%
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.
Occasions
With moderate longevity and low sillage, this is a refined choice for the office, casual wear, or a reserved date. Its subtle nature makes it less ideal for formal events requiring a stronger presence or for sports.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the powdery signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.
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.
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Musk, Amber, Iris
Without cypriol oil or nagarmotha
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Iris Timber EDP
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Import charges may apply
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