Is Nicholas Charles Fragrances Oud & Bergamot a dupe of Jo Malone London Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense?

Oud & Bergamot EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense EDP
A masterclass in understated luxury, Oud & Bergamot is a luminous and modern take on oud. This is effortlessly refined, never overwhelming, and far more versatile than most oud scents.
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Our Verdict - Oud & Bergamot EDP
Oud & Bergamot dupes Jo Malone's understated citrus-oud pairing - the bergamot opening is bright and true, but the dupe's musk-oud base is softer than the Cologne Intense concentration's noticeably stronger real-world performance.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense EDP A Oud & Bergamot 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
Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense EDP
Oud & Bergamot EDP

Notes

Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense
Oud & Bergamot

Heart Notes

Oud 82% Herbal 18%
Shared Notes
Oud 81% vs 58%
Cedar 71% vs 54%
Bergamot 44% vs 100%
Only in Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense
Orange 33% Praline 29% Lemon 23% Herbal 18%
Only in Oud & Bergamot
Orange Blossom 45% Musk 42%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 44% vs 100%
Only in Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense
Orange 33% Lemon 23%
Only in Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense
Oud 82% Herbal 18%
Only in Oud & Bergamot
Cedar 55% Orange Blossom 45%
Only in Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense
Cedar 71% Praline 29%
Only in Oud & Bergamot
Oud 58% Musk 42%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense Oud & Bergamot
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The sparkling citrus and airy freshness make it ideal for spring and early fall, while the subtle warmth of oud and cedar keep it versatile enough for cooler days. It's less suited to the deepest winter or hottest summer due to its understated projection and lack of heavy sweetness.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Its discreet projection and clean woody-citrus profile make it perfect for office and casual wear, and its refined simplicity lends subtle charm on a date. It's less impactful for formal or sporty scenarios where either more gravitas or more energy is desired.

Oud & Bergamot

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

A fresh citrus-woody blend that works year-round but leans toward spring and summer wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Clean and versatile - equally suited to the office and casual daytime wear.

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
64%
Key Similarities

Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Cedar, Bergamot, Oud

Key Differences

Adds musk and orange blossom, drops herbal and lemon

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