Is Perfume Parlour Poulata Wood a dupe of John Varvatos Oud?
Oud EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Poulata Wood EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This one is a divisive take on oud. Some say it's a masterful, exotic blend, others find it lacking in true oud character and too fleeting. If you're after a smooth, smoky amber experience with an eastern twist, it might just be your cup of tea.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of John Varvatos Oud - a warm spicy fragrance led by Tobacco, Juniper Berries, Nutmeg, with aromatic 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
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its warm, spicy-amber profile leans towards cooler weather and intimate settings. While some find its performance moderate, others note good longevity, making it suitable for evenings out, though perhaps too much for a formal office environment.
Seasons
Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the warm spicy signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.
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.
Shares 8 of its 12 notes, including Tobacco, Cardamom, Cinnamon
Adds cedar and labdanum, drops clove and cypress
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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