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Velvet Rose & Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Velvet Rose & Oud EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2012 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Flowers and Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Flowers and Wood EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Velvet Rose & Oud EDP
Skip the MFK and the hefty price tag; this Jo Malone pulls off the beloved rose and oud combo with undeniable grace and just enough edge to keep things interesting. It's a powerhouse for the brand, giving more bang for your buck than most JMs.
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Our Verdict - Flowers and Wood EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Jo Malone - Velvet Rose & Oudh - a oud fragrance led by Oud, with floral depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Velvet Rose & Oud EDP
Flowers and Wood EDP

Notes

Velvet Rose & Oud
Flowers and Wood

Top Notes

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Only in Velvet Rose & Oud
Clove 100%
Only in Flowers and Wood
Oud 100%
Shared Notes
Rose 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Praline 50% vs 53%
Only in Velvet Rose & Oud
Oud 50%
Only in Flowers and Wood
Clove 47%

Accords

Velvet Rose & Oud Flowers and Wood
100%
Rose
82%
Oud
90%
51%
Floral
78%
65%
Sweet
66%
49%
Warm Spicy
54%
44%
Lactonic
100%
Oud shared
82%
90%
Floral shared
51%
78%
Sweet shared
65%
66%
Warm Spicy shared
49%
54%
44%

Performance

Velvet Rose & Oud Flowers and Wood
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Velvet Rose & Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and luxurious feel make it less suitable for many office environments, as some find it quite strong. However, its sophisticated and sensual profile is perfect for dates and evening events, offering impressive longevity on clothes and a memorable presence.

Flowers and Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the oud, floral 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 oud accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
3%
Key Similarities

Both lean oud, floral, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Velvet Rose & Oud EDP
Flowers and Wood EDP
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