SpellBound
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 1991 | Year | 1991 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Mystical Illusion
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This 90s powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, SpellBound is pure magic. It's a heady, unapologetic declaration of confidence, though beware the reformulation roulette - the vintage is where the true enchantment lies.
A budget take on Estee Lauder's Spellbound, that big-haired 1991 floriental. Perfume Parlour keeps the peachy-spiced floral heart and warm ambery drydown, just dialled down from the original's room-filling, mulled-wine intensity to something softer and closer.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 4% |
| Floral | 32% | 33% |
| Fruity | 11% | 8% |
| Green | 5% | 4% |
| Sweet | 27% | 31% |
| Warm | 12% | 21% |
| Woody | 14% | 7% |
| Earthy | 5% | 5% |
| Animalic | 9% | 8% |
| Fresh | 10% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong sillage and potent character, SpellBound is best reserved for evening dates and formal events where it can truly shine without overwhelming. It's too assertive for casual or office wear, especially in its vintage formulation.
Seasons
The warm spiced florals and ambery base are made for autumn and winter, where the mulled-wine warmth comes alive; summer would make it cloying.
Occasions
A sensual, dressed-up floriental that suits romantic dates and formal evenings far more than daytime or office wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Amber, Warm Spicy accords and Fruity, Orange Blossom notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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