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Sherwood Eau de Parfum bottle Sherwood EDP
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2022 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Woodland Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle Woodland Elixir 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 - Woodland Elixir EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Sherwood - Memo Paris - a fruity fragrance led by Carrot seed, Blackcurrant, Pink Pepper, with warm spicy 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
Woodland Elixir EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Carrot Seeds 41% vs 37%
Blackcurrant 30% vs 33%
Pink Pepper 27% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Rose 33% vs 28%
Spicy 32% vs 33%
Only in Sherwood
Orange Blossom 34%
Only in Woodland Elixir
Orange 38%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 40% vs 38%
Cashmeran 32% vs 33%
Oak 27% vs 28%

Accords

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

Performance

Sherwood Woodland Elixir
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.

Woodland Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the fruity, warm spicy profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the fruity accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sherwood EDP
Woodland Elixir EDP
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