Is Perfume Parlour Dry Grass a dupe of Tom Ford Grey Vetiver?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Grey Vetiver
- Dry Grass
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver is a timeless, mature classic, divisive only by its dedicated focus on a clean vetiver. It's often praised as the ultimate office scent, though some find its linearity uninspiring or its performance too subtle to justify the price.
Perfume Parlour's affordable woody interpretation, led by Pink Pepper with warm spicy depth. The dupe keeps the recognisable character at a wallet-friendly price, trading some depth and longevity.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Vetiver
35%
vs
53%
Grapefruit
40%
Nutmeg
34%
Iris
33%
Allspice
32%
Orange Blossom
31%
Sage
29%
Woody Notes
25%
Oakmoss
21%
Amber
18%
Pink Pepper
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Often cited as the perfect office fragrance due to its clean, professional, and inoffensive profile, its moderate projection makes it ideal for close quarters. While classy enough for formal events, its 'all-business' character and limited 'sex appeal' reduce its date night suitability.
Seasons
Best in autumn and winter - the woody, warm spicy 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 10 notes, including Vetiver
Adds allspice and amber, drops cedar and hay
Where to buy
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Dry Grass EDP
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