Is Perfume Parlour Flowers and Wood a dupe of Jo Malone London Velvet Rose & Oud?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Velvet Rose & Oud
- Flowers and Wood
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Clove
100%
Oud
100%
Rose
100%
vs
100%
Praline
50%
vs
53%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
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
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.
Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Oud, Rose, Clove
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Flowers and Wood EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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