Is Perfume Parlour Flowers and Wood a dupe of Jo Malone London Velvet Rose & Oud?

Flowers and Wood EDP

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Flowers and Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Flowers and Wood EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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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 compare
Velvet Rose & Oud EDP A Flowers and Wood 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
Velvet Rose & Oud EDP
Flowers and Wood EDP

Notes

Velvet Rose & Oud
Flowers and Wood

Top Notes

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Shared Notes
Rose Rose 100% vs 100%
Clove Clove 100% vs 46%
Oud Oud 50% vs 100%
Praline Praline 50% vs 53%
Only in Velvet Rose & Oud
Clove Clove 100%
Only in Flowers and Wood
Oud Oud 100%
Shared Notes
Rose Rose 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Praline Praline 50% vs 53%
Only in Velvet Rose & Oud
Oud Oud 50%
Only in Flowers and Wood
Clove Clove 47%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

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

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
87%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Oud, Rose, Clove

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Velvet Rose & Oud EDP
Flowers and Wood EDP

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Flowers and Wood EDP

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0.4 fl oz (13 ml)
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1.0 fl oz (30 ml)
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1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
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3.4 fl oz (100 ml)
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