Is Perfume Parlour Utterly Timber a dupe of Tom Ford Champaca Absolute?
Champaca Absolute EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2009 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Utterly Timber EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Tom Ford's Champaca Absolute is a divisive, discontinued masterpiece. Lovers adore its unique, intoxicating yellow floral aroma, while detractors find it sickly sweet, powdery, or even unpleasant. Prepare for a bold statement - this isn't for the faint of heart, but those who 'get' it are utterly enchanted.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Tom Ford - Champaca Absolute - a floral fragrance led by Orchid, with vanilla 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
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and syrupy floral character mean it's too 'loud' for most office settings, as many reviewers attest. However, its bold, sensual nature makes it a fantastic choice for dates and special occasions. Casual wear is appropriate for those who love to make a statement, especially in cooler weather.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
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.
Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Amber, Orchid, Champaca
Without bergamot and broom
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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