Is Noted Aromas Nashville a dupe of Parfums de Marly Herod?

Herod EDP

Parfums de Marly by Olivier Pescheux Original Statement

Nashville EDP

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Herod Eau de Parfum bottle Herod EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2012 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Nashville Eau de Parfum bottle Nashville EDP
£225.00 from
75ml at Notino
Best value £2.16/ml (125ml)
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£22.99 from
50ml at Noted Aromas
Best value £0.33/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Herod EDP
A benchmark tobacco-vanilla that wraps you in smoky, spiced luxury. Herod is intense, seductive, and unmistakably plush-perfect for cold evenings, special outings, and commanding presence.
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Our Verdict - Nashville EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Parfums de Marly Herod (2012) - cinnamon, tobacco and vanilla translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Herod EDP A Nashville 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
Herod EDP
Nashville EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cinnamon 56% vs 56%
Pepper 43% vs 43%
Tobacco 27% vs 44%
Incense 25% vs 28%
Osmanthus 24% vs 26%
Vanilla 17% vs 40%
Cedar 14% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 56% vs 56%
Pepper 43% vs 43%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 27% vs 44%
Incense 25% vs 28%
Osmanthus 24% vs 26%
Only in Herod
Labdanum 23%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Herod Nashville
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Herod

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Herod's rich tobacco, spicy cinnamon, and creamy vanilla make it ideal for cold weather. The warmth and sweetness shine in fall and winter, but can be a bit heavy for hot summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its strong projection and opulent, cozy aura, Herod excels for evening dates and formal settings. Its boldness may overwhelm in close office or sporty environments.

Nashville

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Tobacco-vanilla-cinnamon built for cold weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Date, formal evening, statement wear.

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
82%
Key Similarities

Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Tobacco, Osmanthus, Cinnamon

Key Differences

Adds liquor, drops amber and cypriol oil or nagarmotha

Where to buy

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