Is Perfume Parlour Oud Noir Khadlaj a dupe of Khadlaj Perfumes Oud Noir?

Oud Noir EDP

Khadlaj Perfumes   Original Acquired

Oud Noir Khadlaj EDP

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Oud Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Noir EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2018 Year -
£ Price Tier £
Oud Noir Khadlaj Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Noir Khadlaj EDP
$23.99+ tax from
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at Maple Prime
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud Noir EDP
This one's a proper bargain, giving you high-end oud vibes without the eye-watering price tag. It's a powerhouse with strong projection, but beware: the raspberry and rose can be a bit much for some, so it's not a universal crowd-pleaser.
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Our Verdict - Oud Noir Khadlaj EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Arabian Perfumes - a warm spicy fragrance led by Spicy notes, Saffron, with smoky 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
Oud Noir EDP A Oud Noir Khadlaj 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
Oud Noir EDP
Oud Noir Khadlaj EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 44% vs 46%
Oud 42% vs 46%
Rose 39% vs 46%
Incense 36% vs 53%
Patchouli 25% vs 53%
Only in Oud Noir Khadlaj
Spicy Notes 53%
Shared Notes
Saffron 44% vs 46%
Only in Oud Noir
Raspberry 56%
Only in Oud Noir Khadlaj
Spicy Notes 53%
Shared Notes
Rose 39% vs 46%
Incense 36% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Oud 42% vs 46%
Patchouli 25% vs 53%
Only in Oud Noir
Amber 32%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Oud Noir Oud Noir Khadlaj
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Oud Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong projection and dark, sensual accords make it too much for the office. It truly shines on dates and formal evenings, where its powerful presence can make a statement without being overwhelming.

Oud Noir Khadlaj

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its warm spicy, smoky signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

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
73%
Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Patchouli, Rose, Oud

Key Differences

Adds amber and cypriol oil or nagarmotha, drops spicy notes

Where to buy

Oud Noir EDP
Oud Noir Khadlaj EDP

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