Is Perfume Parlour Vernacular Wood For Men a dupe of Tom Ford Bois Marocain?
Bois Marocain EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2009 | Year | 2009 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Vernacular Wood For Men EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Bois Marocain
- Vernacular Wood For Men
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Bois Marocain is a beautiful, evocative woody incense that's sadly let down by its dismal performance, especially the later reformulations. It's truly a "try before you buy" situation, as the scent profile proves divisive, ranging from 'stunning' to 'morning breath'.
A budget read of Tom Ford's Bois Marocain - the same dry, peppery cedar-and-incense spine, but Vernacular Wood renders it flatter and more linear. The smoky cypress edge that gives the original its quiet authority is softened here, and the woods turn a touch synthetic on the drydown. A capable office-woody if you want the silhouette without the price.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its woody and smoky profile, combined with generally poor longevity and intimate projection, makes it unsuitable for vigorous activity. It leans towards more sophisticated settings, like formal events or dates, where its subtle and elegant character can be appreciated without being overpowering.
Seasons
Dry peppery cedar and smoky woods suit cooler autumn and winter days, with enough freshness in the opening to carry into spring; the woody weight makes it too heavy for summer heat.
Occasions
Restrained, professional dry-woods character makes it an easy office and daily wear, with enough edge for casual evenings out.
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 11 notes, including Incense, Bergamot, Cedar
Adds juniper and sandalwood
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Vernacular Wood For Men EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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