White Linen
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 1978 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Flax Plant
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Divisive, polarising, and a victim of reformulation woes, White Linen in its original glory is a sparkling, clean aldehydic floral that smells like expensive soap and crisp fabric. The modern version? Might be a bit of a chemical mess.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of White Linen - a floral fragrance led by Peach, with fruity depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 0% |
| Floral | 29% | 33% |
| Fruity | 7% | 28% |
| Green | 6% | 2% |
| Sweet | 23% | 35% |
| Warm | 5% | 6% |
| Woody | 13% | 11% |
| Earthy | 10% | 5% |
| Animalic | 2% | 10% |
| Fresh | 22% | 8% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its sharp, clean, and fresh profile makes it ideal for office and casual wear, evoking a sense of effortless polish. While some find it too 'old-fashioned' for dates, its sophisticated character can still work for more formal daytime events. The strong aldehydic opening and lasting power might be a bit much for sport.
Seasons
The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its floral, fruity signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Powdery, Woody accords and Peach, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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