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Fortnum & Mason Taif Oud Parfum bottle Fortnum & Mason Taif Oud Parfum
Parfum Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2014 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
City Wood Eau de Parfum bottle City Wood EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fortnum & Mason Taif Oud Parfum
A Roja Dove classic that feels less original thanks to its close resemblance to UAE Spirit of the Union. If you don't already own that, it's a superb rose oud with impressive performance, but it's divisive on value for money.
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Our Verdict - City Wood EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Fortnum & Maison Taif Oud - a floral fragrance led by Bergamot, Aldehydes, with citrus depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Fortnum & Mason Taif Oud Parfum
City Wood EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Aldehydes 59% vs 46%
Bergamot 40% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Rose 26% vs 27%
Clove 15% vs 18%
Jasmine 14% vs 22%
Ylang-Ylang 13% vs 31%
Only in Fortnum & Mason Taif Oud
Redcurrant Leaf 16% Geranium 15%

Accords

Fortnum & Mason Taif Oud City Wood
100%
Amber
94%
Rose
Floral
90%
82%
Warm Spicy
66%
Citrus
78%
71%
Oud
68%
Aromatic
63%
Aldehydic
61%
Musky
58%
Fresh
58%
Woody
42%
Vanilla
54%
100%
94%
90%
Warm Spicy shared
82%
66%
78%
Oud
71%
68%
63%
61%
58%
Woody shared
58%
42%
54%

Performance

Fortnum & Mason Taif Oud City Wood
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Fortnum & Mason Taif Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and lasting power make it less suitable for office wear, but perfect for date nights and formal events where you want to make a statement. The opulent rose and oud profile lends itself well to special occasions, though some find it versatile enough for daily use.

City Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the floral, citrus 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 floral 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
65%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Fortnum & Mason Taif Oud Parfum
City Wood EDP
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