Is Perfume Parlour Strong Forest For Men a dupe of Kenzo Jungle Homme?

Kenzo Jungle Homme EDT

Kenzo by Olivier Cresp Original Statement

Strong Forest For Men EDP

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Kenzo Jungle Homme Eau de Toilette bottle Kenzo Jungle Homme EDT
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1998 Year -
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Kenzo Jungle Homme EDT
A truly unique and utterly divisive woody-spicy creation that will have some people raving about its primal, untamed character, while others scrunch their nose at its 'sweaty' or 'old school' vibe. Love it or hate it, you won't forget it.
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Our Verdict - Strong Forest For Men EDP
A budget take on Kenzo Jungle Homme. Strong Forest nails the bizarre, spicy nutmeg-and-cinnamon signature of the original, but the dupe pushes the hot spices louder while the cool powdery guaiac-and-benzoin depth that made Jungle so strange and addictive reads thinner and fades quicker.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How they compare
Kenzo Jungle Homme EDT A Strong Forest For Men 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
Kenzo Jungle Homme EDT
Strong Forest For Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cinnamon 29% vs 32%
Lime 26% vs 26%
Nutmeg 23% vs 34%
Guaiac Wood 23% vs 30%
Sandalwood 23% vs 23%
Cardamom 22% vs 24%
Bergamot 22% vs 19%
Lemon 21% vs 21%
Benzoin 18% vs 26%
Vetiver 15% vs 19%
Pepper 15% vs 20%
Amber 12% vs 20%
Only in Kenzo Jungle Homme
Cedar 20% Mate 13% Carnation 13%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 29% vs 32%
Lime 26% vs 26%
Bergamot 22% vs 19%
Lemon 21% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Nutmeg 23% vs 34%
Cardamom 22% vs 24%
Pepper 15% vs 20%
Amber 12% vs 20%
Only in Kenzo Jungle Homme
Mate 13% Carnation 13%
Shared Notes
Guaiac Wood 23% vs 30%
Sandalwood 23% vs 23%
Benzoin 18% vs 26%
Vetiver 15% vs 19%
Only in Kenzo Jungle Homme
Cedar 20%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Kenzo Jungle Homme Strong Forest For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Kenzo Jungle Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its bold, unique spicy-woody character and moderate projection make it less suitable for formal or office settings but perfect for casual outings or dates where you want to stand out. Reviews highlight its distinctive, unconventional scent that might be too much for close-quarter professional environments.

Strong Forest For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The hot nutmeg-and-cinnamon spice with a warm amber base is built for cold autumn and winter wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, spicy character suits evenings and dates; too loud and unconventional for the office.

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
92%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Vetiver

Key Differences

Without carnation and cedar

Where to buy

Kenzo Jungle Homme EDT
Strong Forest For Men EDP
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