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Oud Velvet Mood Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Velvet Mood EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2013 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Fabric Mind Eau de Parfum bottle Fabric Mind EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud Velvet Mood EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Fabric Mind EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oud Velvet Mood EDP
Fabric Mind EDP

Notes

Oud Velvet Mood
Fabric Mind

Top Notes

Top Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 50% vs 100%
Only in Oud Velvet Mood
Copaiba Balm 50%
Shared Notes
Oud 100% vs 46%
Only in Fabric Mind
Copaiba Balm 53%

Accords

Oud Velvet Mood Fabric Mind
100%
Oud
78%
84%
Warm Spicy
90%
71%
Amber
54%
Woody
66%
47%
Cinnamon
42%
Balsamic
27%
Metallic
21%
Leather
Oud shared
100%
78%
Warm Spicy shared
84%
90%
Amber shared
71%
54%
66%
47%
42%
27%
21%

Performance

Oud Velvet Mood Fabric Mind
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Oud Velvet Mood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Fabric Mind

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, oud signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, oud, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oud Velvet Mood EDP
Fabric Mind EDP
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