Is Perfume Parlour Tertiary Wood a dupe of Roja Parfums Amber Aoud?

Amber Aoud EDP

Roja Parfums by Roja Dove Original Acquired

Tertiary Wood EDP

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Amber Aoud Eau de Parfum bottle Amber Aoud EDP
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2012 Year -
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Amber Aoud EDP
Roja Dove's Amber Aoud. The name promises a lot. Does it deliver? For some, it's a masterpiece; for others, a bog-standard rose-oud lacking originality and, controversially, actual oud. Brace yourself for a hefty price tag and a divisive scent profile that leans mature and feminine to some, yet regal and opulent to others.
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Our Verdict - Tertiary Wood EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Roja Amber Aoud - a citrus fragrance led by Lime, Lemon, Bergamot, with floral 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

How they compare
Amber Aoud EDP A Tertiary 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
Amber Aoud EDP
Tertiary Wood EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot Bergamot 33% vs 28%
Lemon Lemon 33% vs 33%
Lime Lime 33% vs 37%
Rose Rose 25% vs 22%
Jasmine Jasmine 25% vs 18%
Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang 25% vs 27%
Fig Fig 25% vs 31%
Shared Notes
Bergamot Bergamot 33% vs 28%
Lemon Lemon 33% vs 33%
Lime Lime 33% vs 37%
Shared Notes
Rose Rose 25% vs 22%
Jasmine Jasmine 25% vs 18%
Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang 25% vs 27%
Fig Fig 25% vs 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Amber Aoud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its rich, opulent rose and warm spicy accords, combined with impressive longevity and projection, make it too potent for an office setting. Conversely, these traits are perfect for formal events and date nights, exuding elegance and drawing people in. It's a bit too much for casual wear and certainly not suitable for sport.

Tertiary Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date 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
62%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Fig

Key Differences

Without ambergris and patchouli

Where to buy

Amber Aoud EDP
Tertiary Wood EDP

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Tertiary Wood EDP

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