Is Perfume Parlour Desert Hide a dupe of Le Labo Cuir 28?

Cuir 28 EDP

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Desert Hide EDP

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Cuir 28 Eau de Parfum bottle Cuir 28 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2012 Year -
££££ Price Tier ££
Desert Hide Eau de Parfum bottle Desert Hide 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 - Cuir 28 EDP
A luxurious unisex leather fragrance with a bold but refined presence.
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Our Verdict - Desert Hide EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Cuir 28 Dubai by Le Labo. It leans on Leather, Vetiver, Woody Notes to evoke the original's signature character at a budget-friendly price - a practical pick for fans who want the vibe without the designer outlay.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Cuir 28 EDP A Desert Hide 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
Cuir 28 EDP
Desert Hide EDP

Notes

Cuir 28
Desert Hide

Top Notes

Top Notes

Shared Notes
Leather Leather 81% vs 29%
Musk Musk 23% vs 20%
Only in Cuir 28
Pepper Pepper 100%
Shared Notes
Leather Leather 81% vs 29%
Only in Cuir 28
Patchouli Patchouli 18%
Only in Desert Hide
Vetiver Vetiver 26% Woody Notes Woody Notes 24% Musk Musk 21%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Cuir 28 Desert Hide
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Cuir 28

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The rich leather and woody notes make it suitable for cooler weather, while its moderate projection ensures it isn't overpowering during fall and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its luxurious leather accord and moderate projection make it versatile for both formal and casual settings, perfect for a date and appropriate for the office.

Desert Hide

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The woody 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 woody, leather 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
42%
Key Similarities

Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Leather, Musk

Key Differences

Adds amber and cedar, drops vetiver and woody notes

Where to buy

Cuir 28 EDP
Desert Hide EDP

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Cuir 28 EDP

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Desert Hide EDP

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

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