Is Perfume Parlour Total Labiatae a dupe of Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu?
Patchouli Absolu EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Total Labiatae EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Patchouli Absolu
- Total Labiatae
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Which Should You Buy?
Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu is a divisive beast: some hail it as the ultimate patchouli masterpiece, claiming it's a deep, earthy, nuclear powerhouse. Others find it harsh, outdated, and frankly, a bit of a stank. It's not for the faint-hearted, but for those who love their patchouli 'dirty' and potent, this one's a cult classic, if you can find it.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu - a woody fragrance led by Moss, Leather, Patchouli, with leather depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This is a heavy, projecting fragrance, making it unsuitable for office wear where it could be overwhelming. Its dark, sophisticated character and potent sillage lean heavily towards formal events and special occasions, though some find it sexy enough for a bold date night scent.
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 8 of its 9 notes, including Cashmere Wood, Leather, Musk
Adds moss, drops cypriol oil or nagarmotha and oakmoss
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Total Labiatae EDP
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