Is Perfume Parlour Woodland Elixir a dupe of Memo Paris Sherwood?

Sherwood EDP

Memo Paris by Juliette Karagueuzoglou Original Favourite

Woodland Elixir EDP

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Sherwood Eau de Parfum bottle Sherwood EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2022 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Woodland Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle Woodland Elixir EDP
$350.00+ tax from
2.5 fl oz (75 ml) at Amazon US
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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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 compare
Sherwood EDP A Woodland Elixir EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

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

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

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

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.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Carrot Seeds, Rose, Pink Pepper

Key Differences

Adds orange, drops orange blossom

Where to buy

Sherwood EDP
Woodland Elixir EDP
Wide selection Amazon US Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront $350.00 Amazon US - 2.5 fl oz (75 ml) Buy Best Value $350.00 Amazon US - 2.5 fl oz (75 ml) - $138.01/fl oz Buy
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Sherwood EDP

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Woodland Elixir EDP

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2.5 fl oz (75 ml)
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