Is Perfume Parlour Wind Leather a dupe of Les Liquides Imaginaires Buveur De Vent?

Wind Leather EDP

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Buveur De Vent Eau de Parfum bottle Buveur De Vent EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2019 Year 2019
££ Price Tier £
Wind Leather Eau de Parfum bottle Wind Leather EDP
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3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at Maple Prime
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Buveur De Vent EDP
This one's a divisive beast: some hail it as a masterclass in modern leather, 'raw and elegant' even, while others are put off by a 'stable' or 'old man' vibe. If you fancy a challenge and a bold statement, this dark horse might just be for you, but it's definitely not for the faint-hearted.
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Our Verdict - Wind Leather EDP
A budget reading of Les Liquides Imaginaires Buveur De Vent. The dry, aromatic cypress-and-leather idea over green woods is recognisable, but this dupe is fresher and less smoky-textured than the niche original, with the rich oakmoss and soft leather of Buveur De Vent rendered thinner and more linear.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Buveur De Vent EDP A Wind Leather 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
Buveur De Vent EDP
Wind Leather EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cedar 50% vs 22%
Clary Sage 50% vs 29%
Leather 33% vs 25%
Sandalwood 33% vs 18%
Oakmoss 33% vs 16%
Bergamot 16% vs 37%
Petitgrain 16% vs 32%
Cypress 16% vs 40%
Labdanum 16% vs 16%
Juniper 16% vs 31%
Tarragon 16% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 16% vs 37%
Petitgrain 16% vs 32%
Shared Notes
Leather 33% vs 25%
Sandalwood 33% vs 18%
Oakmoss 33% vs 16%
Only in Wind Leather
Cedar 22% Labdanum 17%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Buveur De Vent Wind Leather
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Buveur De Vent

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its strong, long-lasting presence and bold leather-aromatic profile make it generally unsuitable for the office, where it might overwhelm. It fares better for evening dates or formal events where its commanding scent can be appreciated, and it's too heavy for casual wear or sport.

Wind Leather

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

The dry, green, aromatic-woody character suits the crispness of autumn, spring and milder winter days more than humid summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, structured woody-aromatic profile is office-safe and casual-friendly, with enough leather depth to carry into formal evenings.

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
87%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Labdanum, Tarragon, Leather

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Buveur De Vent EDP
Wind Leather EDP

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Wind Leather EDP

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3.4 fl oz (100 ml)
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