Is Oil Perfumery Parfums de Marly Oajan a dupe of Parfums de Marly Oajan?

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oajan EDP

This one's a proper Christmas cracker, if you're into smelling like a gourmet mince pie. It's a divisive gourmand Beast Mode scent from older batches, though newer ones seem to have taken a hit in the oomph department. Still, it's a beautifully blended, indulgent treat for cold weather.

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Our Verdict - Parfums de Marly Oajan Oil

Parfums de Marly Oajan is a richly layered scent with a warm and spicy character that stands out beautifully in cooler climates. Ideal for formal events or intimate occasions.

Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare

Oajan EDP A Parfums de Marly Oajan Oil B

Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Oajan EDP

Parfums de Marly Oajan Oil

Notes

Top Notes

Cinnamon 40% Honey 37% Osmanthus 23%

Top Notes

Honey 100%

Shared Notes

Honey 36% vs 100%

Only in Oajan

Cinnamon 40% Osmanthus 23%

Only in Oajan

Benzoin 29% Labdanum 25% Ambergris 24% Artemisia 21%

Only in Parfums de Marly Oajan

Cinnamon 100%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 29% vs 18%

Tonka Bean 28% vs 18%

Patchouli 20% vs 13%

Only in Oajan

Musk 21%

Only in Parfums de Marly Oajan

Amber 20% Benzoin 16% Labdanum 14%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Oajan Parfums de Marly Oajan

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Beast (10+h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Oajan

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

Given its strong projection and rich gourmand character, Oajan is far too intense for a typical office environment. It shines brightest on a date or for evening casual wear, as its warmth and sweetness create an inviting aura. For formal events, it suits colder weather where its opulent nature can be appreciated without being overwhelming. Definitely not for sport.

Parfums de Marly Oajan

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

The rich, sweet, and spicy notes lend themselves well to cooler weather, making it suitable for fall and winter, but its balance of warmth makes it feasible for spring evenings as well.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

The fragrance's rich and complex profile makes it ideal for romantic evenings and formal events, though it may be too intense for casual or sporty occasions.

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

64%

Key Similarities

Shares 7 of its 11 notes, including Honey, Cinnamon, Tonka Bean

Key Differences

Adds ambergris and artemisia, drops amber