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Psychedelic Love Eau de Parfum bottle Psychedelic Love EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2017 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Hallucination Eau de Parfum bottle Hallucination EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Psychedelic Love EDP
A truly divisive fragrance, Psychedelic Love can be either an intoxicating, sexy masterpiece or a cloying, 'grandma'-scented headache. If you're willing to take the trip, sample it first - the pay-off is immense for many.
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Our Verdict - Hallucination EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Initio Parfums Prives - Psychedelic Love - a floral fragrance led by Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, with citrus depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Psychedelic Love EDP
Hallucination EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang 63% vs 53%
Bergamot 36% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Heliotrope 43% vs 38%
Hedione 31% vs 33%
Rose 25% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Myrrh 53% vs 46%
Sandalwood 46% vs 53%

Accords

Psychedelic Love Hallucination
100%
Powdery
94%
Woody
66%
85%
Floral
90%
79%
Amber
Citrus
78%
71%
Vanilla
70%
Sweet
58%
Almond
58%
Balsamic
Fresh
54%
100%
Woody shared
94%
66%
Floral shared
85%
90%
79%
78%
71%
70%
58%
58%
54%

Performance

Psychedelic Love Hallucination
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Psychedelic Love

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While some find it intimate, its strong sillage and impressive longevity mean it leans more towards evenings out than daily office wear. The alluring, powdery floral-woody profile is perfect for dates and formal events, though its comforting sweetness can also work for casual, cooler weather.

Hallucination

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its floral, citrus signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Psychedelic Love EDP
Hallucination EDP
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