Original EDP

Old Spice by Albert Hauck Original
88%
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Original Eau de Parfum bottle Original EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original EDP
Old Spice Original Aftershave is a timeless staple that balances spicy warmth, powdery florals, and gentle citrus with an instantly recognizable barbershop aura. It's understated, familiar, and endlessly comforting.
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Our Verdict - Native Mix EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Old Spice Original - a citrus fragrance led by Nutmeg, Lemon, Orange, 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
Original EDP
Native Mix EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Nutmeg 21% vs 37%
Orange 18% vs 28%
Lemon 18% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Carnation 19% vs 31%
Cinnamon 19% vs 18%
Geranium 16% vs 22%
Jasmine 14% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Benzoin 17% vs 26%
Vanilla 17% vs 19%
Cedar 15% vs 23%
Ambergris 14% vs 30%

Accords

Original Native Mix
95%
Warm Spicy
78%
45%
Citrus
90%
Amber
66%
65%
Floral
54%
60%
Powdery
35%
Aromatic
42%
40%
Woody
Warm Spicy shared
95%
78%
Citrus shared
45%
90%
66%
Floral shared
65%
54%
60%
Aromatic shared
35%
42%
40%

Performance

Original Native Mix
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Original

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Warm spicy and powdery character with light citrus and florals make this an excellent fit for cool and transitional weather, especially fall and winter. Summer heat can overwhelm its spicy depth.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Subdued projection and classic barbershop feel make it ideal for casual and daily use. It can work in an office with light application, but feels too warm and retro for sport or formal evening events.

Native Mix

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, 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 citrus 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
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, floral, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Original EDP
Native Mix EDP
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