Is Perfume Parlour Great Wood a dupe of Mancera Precious Oud?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Precious Oud
- Great Wood
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A truly polarising Mancera, Precious Oud swings from a 'skanky' initial hit to a 'scrumptious' gourmand Oud. Some call it an absolute banger, others a waste of money with an 'expired milk' smell. Definitely sample first, as this one is far from a safe blind buy.
Perfume Parlour's run at Mancera Precious Oud. The indulgent tiramisu-vanilla-oud signature is recognisable, but Great Wood softens the original's boozy, beast-mode intensity into a sweeter, more wearable - and noticeably weaker-projecting - version.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Heart Notes
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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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its strong projection and longevity, combined with its complex and often intense oud-gourmand profile, make it less suitable for office or sport. However, its unique and rich character, with boozy, sweet, and woody accords, makes it an excellent choice for dates and formal evening events.
Seasons
The sweet oud, tiramisu and creamy vanilla composition is a cold-weather powerhouse made for autumn and winter.
Occasions
A sensual, statement evening and date scent with the depth for formal occasions, too rich for the office.
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 13 notes is in the original, including Leather, Sandalwood, Rose
Without whisky
Where to buy
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Great Wood EDP
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