Dupe Pair
55%
Somewhat Similar
Candy Aoud Eau de Parfum bottle Candy Aoud
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender M
2015 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Sweet Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Sweet Wood

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Candy Aoud
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Sweet Wood
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Candy Aoud
Divisive, intriguing, and definitely not what the name suggests. Expect a full-on barnyard oud with a fruity twist. It's unique, but whether that's a good thing is truly down to your nose.
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Our Verdict - Sweet Wood
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Roja Parfums Candy Aoud - a fruity fragrance led by bright opening notes, with oud depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 44% 1%
Floral 13% 2%
Fruity 37% 36%
Green 13% 9%
Sweet 15% 22%
Warm 1% 16%
Woody 0% 20%
Earthy 0% 14%
Animalic 0% 21%
Fresh 34% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Candy Aoud EdP
Sweet Wood EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Banana 22% vs 38%
Pear 20% vs 28%
Apple 20% vs 33%

Accords

Candy Aoud Sweet Wood
100%
Fruity
90%
87%
Woody
42%
55%
Oud
78%
65%
Leather
66%
58%
Sweet
57%
Amber
54%
56%
Green
55%
Aromatic
Fruity shared
100%
90%
Woody shared
87%
42%
Oud shared
55%
78%
Leather shared
65%
66%
58%
Amber shared
57%
54%
56%
55%

Performance

Candy Aoud Sweet Wood
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Candy Aoud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

The prominent and sometimes 'barnyard' oud makes this too potent for most office environments. It's best suited for cooler weather evening wear, where its bold character can shine without overwhelming, making it suitable for dates or formal events. Casual wear is possible if you're feeling particularly daring.

Sweet Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the fruity, oud profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the fruity accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
55%
Olfactory
58%
Notes
60%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Oud, Leather accords and Banana, Apple notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Candy Aoud
Sweet Wood
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