Is Perfume Parlour Red Wood a dupe of Yves Rocher Rose Oud?
Rose Oud EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2016 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Red Wood EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Rose Oud
- Red Wood
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A truly divisive rose-oud for the masses, Yves Rocher's Rose Oud delivers a surprisingly dark and sophisticated take on a classic combo. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair thanks to its intriguing, slightly 'dirty' edge.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Yves Rocher - Rose Oud - a floral fragrance led by Damask Rose, with oud depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 moderate sillage and intimate nature mean it's suitable for close encounters, making it good for dates or more formal evenings without being overpowering. While some find it office-appropriate due to its understated projection, its darker character might be too bold for everyday wear. The 'dirty' or 'skanky' aspects mentioned by some reviewers further limit its casual and sport appeal.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the floral, oud 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.
Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Oud, Rose, Cumin
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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Red Wood EDP
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