Is Perfume Parlour Fabric Mind a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Velvet Mood?
Oud Velvet Mood EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2013 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Fabric Mind EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously polarising scent, described as anything from 'truly amazing' to 'terrible' and 'a total scrubber'. If you're after a loud, dry, medicinal oud with a spicy, rubbery kick, this might be your jam - but sample first, because it's definitely not a crowd-pleaser.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Oud Velvet Mood - a warm spicy fragrance led by Saffron, with oud depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Its exceptional longevity and beast-mode projection make it unsuitable for office wear, where it might overwhelm. This is a show-stopping scent best reserved for formal events or evening dates where its luxurious, confident aura can shine without being overbearing.
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, oud 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.
Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Saffron, Copaiba Balm, Oud
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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