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John Varvatos Oud perfume bottle

John Varvatos Oud Dupes and Similar Scents

Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit / Parfum de la Nuit 3 (84% note/accord overlap), Penhaligon's As Sawira (83%), Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad (83%).

Coded dupes

This scent as an essence

  • 🇹🇷Şelale Kimya

    Stated by the brand

    The brand says this is inspired by John Varvatos Oud.

    “JOHN VARVATOS OUD muadili”

    Source: esans.com.tr

    Last seen November 2, 2026

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Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).

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83% overlap

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Shared notes: Amber, Frankincense, Myrrh, Oud

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83% overlap

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Comparison

PerfumeTypeNote/accord overlapShared notesLongevitySillage
John Varvatos OudOriginalNo dataNo data7.0/10 (100+ votes)6.5/10 (100+ votes)
Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit / Parfum de la Nuit 3Similar original84%Frankincense8.5/10 (100+ votes)7.5/10 (100+ votes)
Penhaligon's As SawiraSimilar original83%Amber, Myrrh, Oud7.5/10 (50+ votes)7.0/10 (100+ votes)
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud AbyadSimilar original83%Amber, Frankincense, Myrrh, Oud8.5/10 (100+ votes)8.5/10 (100+ votes)

Frequently asked questions

What is a dupe of John Varvatos Oud?

Dupes said by sources to be inspired by John Varvatos Oud: Şelale Kimya JOHN VARVATOS OUD: stated by the maker.

Which perfume smells closest to John Varvatos Oud?

By note and accord overlap the closest original is Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit / Parfum de la Nuit 3 (84%). Shared notes: Frankincense. Other close alternatives: Penhaligon's As Sawira (83%), Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad (83%).

How this page is made

Coded dupes are compiled from maker pages and independent sources. "Stated by the maker": the dupe maker’s own statement. "Several independent sources": at least two sources that do not copy each other give the same match. "Single source family (community)": only one community source family, counting sites that copy each other as one. "Parfumedia compilation": a match compiled by Parfumedia from brand materials and independent sources.

The percentage for similar originals is the share of common notes (60% weight) and common accords (40% weight).

Dupe matches were last checked on November 3, 2026.

Data and methodology

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