Dupe Pair
70%
Similar
L'Oudh Eau de Parfum bottle L'Oudh
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender M
2018 Year -
££££ Price Tier ££
Big Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Big Wood

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Oudh
L'Oudh is a truly polarising beast, a 'love it or hate it' affair where petrol and rubber meet raw, earthy oud. It's a challenging wear that demands appreciation for its uncompromising, naturalistic approach to a dark, animalic aroma.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Big Wood
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Tauer Perfumes - L'Oudh. Built around Castoreum, Myrrh, Oudh, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Tauer Perfumes - L'Oudh.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 0%
Floral 12% 0%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 4% 1%
Sweet 13% 10%
Warm 23% 17%
Woody 35% 29%
Earthy 20% 29%
Animalic 10% 40%
Fresh 9% 3%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Oudh EdP
Big Wood EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Oud 33% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 25% vs 15%
Vetiver 25% vs 13%
Patchouli 25% vs 16%

Accords

L'Oudh Big Wood
100%
Woody
70%
87%
Amber
76%
Earthy
64%
Oud
58%
Leather
57%
Musky
52%
Balsamic
52%
Smoky
Sweet
50%
46%
Animalic
Woody shared
100%
70%
87%
76%
Oud
64%
58%
57%
52%
52%
50%
46%

Performance

L'Oudh Big Wood
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Oudh

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and often challenging opening notes of gasoline and rubber, L'Oudh is entirely unsuitable for office wear and too bold for most casual settings. Its dark, opulent character makes it more fitting for formal evenings or a daring date, but it's certainly not a crowd-pleaser.

Big Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the woody, oud profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the woody accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
70%
Olfactory
79%
Notes
76%
Accord
39%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody accords and Oud, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Different accord profile

Where to buy

L'Oudh
Big Wood
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