Dupe review · Lattafa
Art Of Wood
The Parfums de Marly Perseus profile, 84% cheaper per 100ml, from Lattafa.
- Smells like
- Parfums de Marly Perseus
- Price
- $49.99
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $50
- Original per 100ml
- $320
- Made by
- Lattafa
The FragDNA review
Lattafa's Art of Wood — a budget Perseus with a twist
FragDNA · compiled from 5 reviews and 5 short takes from Parfumo wearers · 22 October 2026
- Opening
- A sparkling burst of grapefruit and bergamot laced with pink pepper gives an instantly fresh, slightly herbaceous start.
- Dry-down
- The bright top settles into cedar, patchouli and vetiver, softened by a whisper of vanilla and oak‑moss for a green‑woody finish.
- Longevity
- About ten hours on skin, lingering on clothes for several days
- Projection
- Moderate, with a clear woody trail
- Best for
- Warm‑weather, day‑to‑night wear for masculine tastes
Lattafa’s Art of Wood arrives as the most affordable answer to Parfums de Marly’s Perseus, offering a similar aromatic profile at a fraction of the price. The bottle houses a citrus‑driven opening that feels crisp and energising, making it an attractive pick for anyone seeking a fresh, green scent without the premium tag.
Wearers agree the opening mirrors Perseus’s grapefruit‑bergamot‑pepper spark, while the heart introduces subtle floral hints that echo the original’s herbaceous side. In the dry‑down the dupe leans a touch greener, with cedar and vetiver taking centre stage and a softer vanilla veil that some find rounder than Perseus’s leaner base.
Performance is respectable: ten‑hour longevity on skin and a lingering presence on clothing, with moderate projection that stays noticeable without overwhelming. At roughly $50 per 100 ml, it delivers solid value for men who enjoy a bright citrus‑wood blend year‑round, especially in spring and summer.
The verdictArt of Wood captures the spirit of Perseus quite well, offering a fresh citrus‑wood experience that feels both familiar and slightly smoother, all at a budget‑friendly price.
What we read: Parfumo wearers · Parfumo.de wearers
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
On paper
Art Of Wood scores 6.7 out of 10 on paper — strong contender territory for anyone chasing Perseus.
Lattafa sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Perseus's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.
At $50 per 100ml it costs 84% less than Perseus — the 3rd cheapest of 7 twins we can price.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Lattafa publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
Parfums de Marly Perseus is basil, mint and artemisia at first, geranium and rosemary at its heart and patchouli, musk and cedar at the end. Lattafa set out to put that same arc in a cheaper bottle.
Top
- basil
- mint
- artemisia
Heart
- geranium
- rosemary
Base
- patchouli
- musk
- cedar
A crisp basil-and-mint aromatic over green patchouli, clean and effortlessly wearable.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 9 twins of Parfums de Marly Perseus we can price, Art Of Wood is number 3 on price per 100ml.
- 01 French Avenue an Equestrian Series Pierce $37/100ml
- 02 Maison Alhambra Luminous Vivid $45/100ml
- 03 Lattafa Art Of Wood $50/100ml
- 04 Perfume Parlour Woody Bliss for Men 2125 $83/100ml
- 05 Perfume Parlour Woody Bliss $83/100ml
- 06 HK Perfumes Coc Dealer $89/100ml
- 07 Scentual Obsessions Stellar Odyssey $133/100ml
- 08 Palermo Perfumes Perseus $22.75
- 09 Bujairami Tiger $32.50
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The community
What people say about Art Of Wood
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What does Lattafa Art Of Wood smell like?
It is built to smell like Parfums de Marly Perseus — basil, mint and artemisia up top, geranium and rosemary in the heart, patchouli, musk and cedar in the base.
Is Lattafa Art Of Wood a dupe of Parfums de Marly Perseus?
Yes — Lattafa sells it as its version of Parfums de Marly Perseus.
How much cheaper is Lattafa Art Of Wood than Parfums de Marly Perseus?
84% less per 100ml: about $50 per 100ml against $320 for the original.
Where can I buy Lattafa Art Of Wood?
It is in stock at $49.99 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.