Is Perfume Parlour Leaf XXVIII a dupe of Le Labo Tabac 28 Miami?

Leaf XXVIII EDP

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Tabac 28 Miami Eau de Parfum bottle Tabac 28 Miami EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2019 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Leaf XXVIII Eau de Parfum bottle Leaf XXVIII EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tabac 28 Miami EDP
Tabac 28 Miami is a wildly divisive scent - people either adore its raw, smoky tobacco and boozy warmth or absolutely revolt at what they perceive as an "ashtray" or "medicinal" stench. You'll likely love it, or you'll gag. Not for the faint of heart, or wallet.
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Our Verdict - Leaf XXVIII EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Le Labo - Tabac 28 Miami - a warm spicy fragrance led by Tobacco Leaf, with woody depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Tabac 28 Miami EDP A Leaf XXVIII 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
Tabac 28 Miami EDP
Leaf XXVIII EDP

Notes

Tabac 28 Miami
Leaf XXVIII

Top Notes

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in Leaf XXVIII
Tobacco 100%
Shared Notes
Guaiac Wood 20% vs 100%
Only in Leaf XXVIII
Cedar 53% Cardamom 47%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Tabac 28 Miami Leaf XXVIII
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Tabac 28 Miami

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

This is a strong, distinctive tobacco and rum scent, which isn't ideal for an office environment. However, its bold and mysterious character makes it perfect for a date night or a sophisticated formal event. It's too heavy and boozy for casual daytime wear or sport.

Leaf XXVIII

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, woody 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
84%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Tobacco, Guaiac Wood, Cedar

Key Differences

Adds rum

Where to buy

Tabac 28 Miami EDP
Leaf XXVIII EDP
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