Is Perfume Parlour Wood Zero a dupe of Penhaligon's Oud de Nil?
Oud de Nil EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | M |
| 2016 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Wood Zero EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Oud de Nil
- Wood Zero
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper grower, a controversial take on oud that starts strong and settles into something unexpectedly beautiful. It's divisive, with some finding it a bit 'much' at first, but for those who stick with it, Oud de Nil offers a surprisingly delicate interpretation of a classic.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Penhaligon's - Oud de Nil - a citrus fragrance led by Bergamot, Grapefruit, with floral depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.
Occasions
Given its strong opening and sophisticated oud-rose profile, this scent is better suited for evenings and special events rather than the office. Its longevity means it will carry you through a date or formal gathering with ease, though some find it can be a bit 'intense' for casual daytime wear.
Seasons
The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its citrus, floral signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.
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 6 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom
Without amber and oud
Where to buy
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Wood Zero EDP
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