Sherwood Eau de Parfum vs Faint Eau de Parfum

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Sherwood Eau de Parfum bottle Sherwood EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2022 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Faint Eau de Parfum bottle Faint EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sherwood EDP
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Sherwood is less 'forest fantasy' and more 'creamy sandalwood enigma'. Some reckon it's a smooth, comforting dream, others find it a nauseating, persistent nightmare. Definitely one to sample, as it clearly hits different for everyone.
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Our Verdict - Faint EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of its inspiration - a woody fragrance led by Patchouli, Peach, with floral depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sherwood EDP
Faint EDP

Notes

Accords

Sherwood Faint
100%
Woody
90%
80%
Powdery
54%
Floral
78%
Fruity
66%
58%
Musky
52%
Warm Spicy
42%
45%
Rose
Woody shared
100%
90%
Powdery shared
80%
54%
78%
66%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
52%
42%
45%

Performance

Sherwood Faint
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sherwood

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and creamy, soft character make it suitable for close-proximity situations like dates and casual wear. While some find it office-appropriate, others report strong longevity and a 'creamy thick' quality that could be too much in a formal or very professional setting.

Faint

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the woody signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, powdery, warm spicy

Key Differences

Adds iris and jasmine, drops blackcurrant and carrot seeds

Where to buy

Sherwood EDP
Faint EDP
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