Is Perfume Parlour Cut Wood a dupe of Thameen Carved Oud?

Cut Wood EDP

Perfume Parlour Inspired Favourite

Comparison

Estimated similarity

Carved Oud EDP Thameen · 2013 U Original

Cut Wood EDP Perfume Parlour M Inspired

Top

Cardamom

Cypress

Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Pink Pepper

Base

Musk

Sandalwood

Vanilla

Vetiver

Amber

Heart

Guaiac Wood

Base

Cedar

Musk

Patchouli

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Carved Oud EDP

EDP	Concentration	EDP
U	Gender	M
2013	Year	-
££	Price Tier	££

Cut Wood EDP

£115.43 from

50ml at Amazon

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£11.00 from

30ml at Perfume Parlour

Best value £0.32/ml (100ml)

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Carved Oud EDP

Carved Oud is often lauded as the superior, smoother evolution of Tom Ford's Oud Wood. Expect a well-blended, sophisticated woody scent that gets plenty of love, but some find its performance underwhelming for the price.

Statement

Our Verdict - Cut Wood EDP

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Thameen - Carved Oud. Built around Guaiac Wood, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Thameen - Carved Oud.

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Scent Profile

How they compare

Carved Oud EDP A Cut Wood EDP B

Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Carved Oud EDP

Cut Wood EDP

Notes

Top Notes

Cardamom 29% Cypress 24% Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha 24% Pink Pepper 23%

Top Notes

Shared Notes

Musk 22% vs 32%

Only in Carved Oud

Cardamom 29% Cypress 24% Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha 24% Pink Pepper 23% Sandalwood 21% Vanilla 20% Vetiver 18% Amber 18%

Only in Cut Wood

Guaiac Wood 100% Cedar 36% Patchouli 31%

Only in Carved Oud

Cardamom 29% Cypress 24% Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha 24% Pink Pepper 23%

Only in Cut Wood

Guaiac Wood 100%

Shared Notes

Musk 22% vs 32%

Only in Carved Oud

Sandalwood 21% Vanilla 20% Vetiver 18% Amber 18%

Only in Cut Wood

Cedar 36% Patchouli 31%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Carved Oud Cut Wood

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Carved Oud

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its moderate projection and smooth, refined woody character make it exceptional for the office, dates, and semi-formal wear, as noted by many reviewers. While not a casual 'jeans and t-shirt' scent, its versatility allows for dressier casual settings, but it's completely unsuitable for sport.

Cut Wood

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the woody signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

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.

Overall scent match

Key Similarities

Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Musk

Key Differences

Adds amber and cardamom, drops cedar and guaiac wood