Is Perfume Parlour Blooming Wood a dupe of Tom Ford Oud Fleur?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Oud Fleur
- Blooming Wood
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Tom Ford Oud Fleur: a divisive journey into dark, dirty rose and animalic oud. Some declare it a masterpiece, a hauntingly beautiful blend. Others find it harsh and underwhelming, questioning its oud credentials entirely. For a scent now discontinued, it certainly leaves a memorable impression, for better or worse.
Perfume Parlour's affordable woody interpretation, led by Bergamot with amber depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and potent, long-lasting nature, Oud Fleur is best reserved for evenings and cooler weather. Its luxurious blend of oud and rose makes it suitable for formal events and date nights, rather than a casual or office setting where it could be overpowering.
Seasons
Best in autumn and winter - the woody, amber profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for evening and daily - the woody accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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.
Shares 1 of its 6 notes, including Patchouli
Adds amber and bergamot, drops allspice and ambergris
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Blooming Wood EDP
Import charges may apply
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Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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