Is Nicholas Charles Fragrances Oud & Bergamot a dupe of Jo Malone London Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense
- Oud & Bergamot
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
A minimalist oil version of Jo Malone's Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense - the citrus-to-oud shift is there, just simpler and less layered than the original's cologne concentration.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
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.
Seasons
Bright bergamot keeps this wearable in warmer months despite the oud base.
Occasions
Clean and understated enough for office wear and everyday casual use.
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 3 notes is in the original, including Cedar, Bergamot, Oud
Without herbal and lemon
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Oud & Bergamot Cologne Intense EDP
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