Is Perfume Parlour City Wood a dupe of Roja Parfums Fortnum & Mason Taif Oud?
Fortnum & Mason Taif Oud Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
City Wood EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Fortnum & Mason Taif Oud
- City Wood
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
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
Keep it for casual and daily - the floral 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 6 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine
Adds frankincense and musk, drops blackcurrant and geranium
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
City Wood EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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