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Parfums de Marly Herod Eau de Parfum bottle

Parfums de Marly

Herod

Eau de Parfum

Cinnamon and pepper over tobacco leaf and incense, on vanilla pods, musk and woods.

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3 comparisons

A different interpretation of a familiar fragrance. Explore what each one brings.

Perfume Parlour Warrior For Men - 1536 — product bottle shown by the supplier

Perfume Parlour

Warrior For Men - 1536

Eau de ParfumClose dupe

Pepper and cinnamon introduce the spice before tobacco and incense emerge. Vanilla, cedar, vetiver and musk soften the drydown. Inspired by Herod.

How they compare

Scent profile
Scent accords: Herod compared with Warrior For Men - 1536
AccordOriginalHerodAlternativeWarrior For Men - 1536
Tobacco
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Woody
Sweet
Smoky
Performance
Expected performance: Herod compared with Warrior For Men - 1536
MeasureOriginalHerodAlternativeWarrior For Men - 1536
ProjectionModerateNot yet assessed
LongevityLong-lasting6–9 hrsNot yet assessed

Scores estimate each fragrance’s accord prominence: 1 is a background trace, 3 is noticeable and 5 is defining. Only accords assessed for both fragrances are compared. Hour ranges show typical estimated wear and can vary by wearer.

Performance notes and sources
Herod

Six-to-seven-hour skin reports; newer/older bottle accounts range four-to-five to ten hours. Editorial estimate from retrieved wearer accounts, not a measured consensus. Performance varies by skin, application and version. Accord ratings were not reassessed.

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Warrior For Men - 1536

The cited description supports the scent character, but does not establish reliable projection or longevity for this exact version.

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The Dua Brand King of Judea Attar — product bottle shown by the supplier

The Dua Brand

King of Judea Attar

Extrait de ParfumClose dupe

Pepper, cinnamon and tobacco give the scent a spicy warmth. Vanilla, patchouli, cedar and musk become more noticeable in the drydown. Inspired by Herod.

  • Cruelty-free
  • Vegan

How they compare

Scent profile
Scent accords: Herod compared with King of Judea Attar
AccordOriginalHerodAlternativeKing of Judea Attar
Tobacco
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Woody
Sweet
Smoky
Performance
Expected performance: Herod compared with King of Judea Attar
MeasureOriginalHerodAlternativeKing of Judea Attar
ProjectionModerateNot yet assessed
LongevityLong-lasting6–9 hrsNot yet assessed

Scores estimate each fragrance’s accord prominence: 1 is a background trace, 3 is noticeable and 5 is defining. Only accords assessed for both fragrances are compared. Hour ranges show typical estimated wear and can vary by wearer.

Performance notes and sources
Herod

Six-to-seven-hour skin reports; newer/older bottle accounts range four-to-five to ten hours. Editorial estimate from retrieved wearer accounts, not a measured consensus. Performance varies by skin, application and version. Accord ratings were not reassessed.

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King of Judea Attar

The cited description supports the scent character, but does not establish reliable projection or longevity for this exact version.

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Maison Alhambra Hercules — front-facing product bottle

Maison Alhambra

Hercules

Inspired alternative

Hercules follows Herod's cinnamon-and-pepper opening into tobacco and incense. Labdanum adds resinous warmth before vanilla, cedar and vetiver take over. The shared progression suggests a possible alternative but doesn't establish the same tobacco depth or drydown texture.

How they compare

Scent profile
Scent accords: Herod compared with Hercules
AccordOriginalHerodAlternativeHercules
Tobacco
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Woody
Sweet
Smoky
Performance
Expected performance: Herod compared with Hercules
MeasureOriginalHerodAlternativeHercules
ProjectionModerateModerate
LongevityLong-lasting6–9 hrsLong-lasting6–9 hrs

Scores estimate each fragrance’s accord prominence: 1 is a background trace, 3 is noticeable and 5 is defining. Only accords assessed for both fragrances are compared. Hour ranges show typical estimated wear and can vary by wearer.

Performance notes and sources
Herod

Six-to-seven-hour skin reports; newer/older bottle accounts range four-to-five to ten hours. Editorial estimate from retrieved wearer accounts, not a measured consensus. Performance varies by skin, application and version. Accord ratings were not reassessed.

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Hercules

Several six-to-eight-hour reports with noticeable first one-to-three hours. Editorial estimate from retrieved wearer accounts, not a measured consensus. Performance varies by skin, application and version. Accord ratings were not reassessed.

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