Is Perfume Parlour Leaf XXVIII a dupe of Le Labo Tabac 28 Miami?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Tabac 28 Miami
- Leaf XXVIII
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Tobacco, guaiac wood, rum, cedar and cardamom blended into one smoky, boozy heart. A dark cigar-lounge scent with a touch of spice, made for cold nights out and long dinners.
Dry tobacco leaf, guaiac wood and cedar, with a spark of cardamom: a smoky-spicy scent inspired by Le Labo Tabac 28 Miami. Close and quiet rather than loud.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Tobacco
27%
vs
100%
Guaiac Wood
20%
vs
100%
Cedar
17%
vs
53%
Cardamom
13%
vs
46%
Rum
20%
Tobacco
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Tobacco, rum and guaiac wood are warm and smoky, so autumn comes first and winter close behind. Spring and summer would drown in it.
Occasions
Dates and evenings out suit its smoky depth, and it can stretch to a formal occasion. It is too heavy for the office 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 Cedar, Guaiac Wood, Cardamom
Adds rum
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Leaf XXVIII 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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