Private Collection
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | F |
| 1973 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Great Treasure For Women
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Which Should You Buy?
A legendary green floral from the 70s, Private Collection is a divisive scent: you'll either love its crisp, retro elegance and confident swagger, or find it a bit too sharp and 'vintage'. It’s an acquired taste for some, but a timeless masterpiece for others.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Private Collection - a green fragrance led by Green Notes, Hyacinth, with woody depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 33% | 24% |
| Fruity | 3% | 0% |
| Green | 28% | 33% |
| Sweet | 15% | 12% |
| Warm | 5% | 5% |
| Woody | 10% | 11% |
| Earthy | 13% | 15% |
| Animalic | 5% | 6% |
| Fresh | 14% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Often described as 'professional' and lending 'confidence', its bold green floral character makes it highly suited for office and formal wear. Whilst some find it suitable for summer, its strong sillage and complex profile make it less ideal for casual outings or intimate dates where a subtler scent is often preferred.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the green, woody profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the green accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Green, Woody accords and Heliotrope, Green notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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