Is Perfume Parlour British Wood a dupe of Roja Parfums Aoud?
Aoud EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2010 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
British Wood EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Aoud
- British Wood
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Roja Aoud certainly divides opinion, but those who love it, really love it. It's a rich, opulent rose-oud that many find intoxicating, though some lament the lack of a prominent oud note. Be warned: the potent dark juice stains skin and clothes, which is a major sticking point for many.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Roja Aoud. Built around Bergamot, Lemon, Cashmere Wood, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Roja Aoud.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
This is a tenacious, rich fragrance designed to make an impression, making it ill-suited for casual or office wear where it could be overpowering. Its luxurious rose and oud profile, combined with robust performance, earns it high marks for formal events and romantic dates.
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, warm spicy 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.
Shares 5 of its 17 notes, including Bergamot, Lemon, Jasmine
Adds ambergris and cashmere wood, drops grasse rose absolute and ylang-ylang
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$375.99 plus sales tax
Maple Prime - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml)
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British Wood EDP
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