Is Perfume Parlour Oud Serenade a dupe of Nishane Hacivat Oud?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Hacivat Oud
- Oud Serenade
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This one is a proper 'oud-at-your-own-risk' fragrance, dividing opinion sharply. Some call it a masterpiece, others a mess. It's potent, challenging, and not for the faint of heart, but those who appreciate genuine oud will find something compelling here.
A budget take on Nishane's Hacivat Oud. Oud Serenade captures the juicy pineapple-and-pepper opening drying into incense, oud and earthy patchouli that defines the niche original, but Perfume Parlour's version falls noticeably short, wearers report the opening drifts off-target and the oud reads skanky, while the original's beast-mode longevity collapses to barely an hour or two here.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its 'beast mode' performance and strong, animalic oud, this is far too intense for office wear or casual daytime activities. Its luxurious depth makes it ideal for formal events and special date nights, where its bold character can truly shine.
Seasons
The smoky oud, incense and earthy woods are dark and warm, best suited to autumn and winter with enough fruit for cool spring.
Occasions
Its sophisticated, smoky-woody depth leans toward evenings and formal occasions more than the gym.
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 10 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Jasmine, Pepper
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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Oud Serenade EDP
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