Is Perfume Parlour Mixed Villain a dupe of Tom Ford Bois Rouge?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Bois Rouge
- Mixed Villain
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A legendary, impossible-to-find Tom Ford gem that commands obsession and reverence. If you're lucky enough to track down this discontinued masterpiece, prepare for a provocative yet harmonious woody leather experience that transcends time.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Tom Ford - Bois Rouge - a woody fragrance led by Bergamot, 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
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its bold projection and rich, woody-leather profile make it a standout for dates and formal events, though perhaps a bit much for the office. Reviewers often highlight its suitability for 'a nice dinner with a suit' or 'barbecues on a cool night', indicating its versatility for social, dressier settings.
Seasons
Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the woody signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
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.
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Cedar, Bergamot, Lily of the Valley
Adds jasmine and patchouli
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Mixed Villain 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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