Is Perfume Parlour Leaf XXVIII a dupe of Le Labo Tabac 28 Miami?
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
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
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.
Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Tobacco, Guaiac Wood, Cedar
Adds rum
Where to buy
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