Is Perfume Parlour Oak Moss a dupe of Le Labo Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam?
Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 2017 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Oak Moss EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Mousse de Chene 30 Amsterdam
- Oak Moss
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
Divisive and enigmatic, this Le Labo exclusive is either a masterclass in modern chypre or a perplexing blend of old-school barber shop and synthetic tang. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with few sitting on the fence.
Oak Moss is Perfume Parlour's run at Le Labo's Amsterdam-exclusive Mousse de Chene 30, a green, earthy neo-chypre. The dupe captures that sharp oakmoss-and-patchouli rootiness, and wearers praise its strong longevity, though the budget oil renders the niche original's complex spicy-urban facets a little simpler.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong projection and enduring longevity make it less ideal for the office, though some find it professional. The complex, unique profile suits formal and date settings, while its intensity makes it less fitting for casual wear or sport.
Seasons
The green, earthy oakmoss and woods favour autumn and winter, with enough freshness to carry into spring.
Occasions
Its grounded, woody-green character is versatile for casual days, the office and quiet evenings, less suited to sport.
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 6 notes is in the original, including Oakmoss, Pink Pepper, Patchouli
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Oak Moss 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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