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Vintage Eau de Parfum bottle Vintage EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2006 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Old Skool Eau de Parfum bottle Old Skool EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vintage EDP
This is a grown-up, sophisticated scent that walks a fine line between classic barbershop and modern allure. While some find its performance underwhelming for its rich composition, others laud its unique blend and undeniable masculine charm. It's an affordable gem, but prepare to overspray.
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Our Verdict - Old Skool EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of John Varvatos Vintage - a warm spicy fragrance led by Pepper, Wormwood, Basil, with aromatic depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Vintage EDP
Old Skool EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rhubarb 20% vs 19%
Pepper 16% vs 30%
Wormwood 15% vs 26%
Basil 14% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 19% vs 18%
Green 15% vs 31%
Orris 14% vs 27%
Jasmine 14% vs 22%
Shared Notes
Suede 16% vs 19%
Woody 12% vs 30%
Oakmoss 12% vs 23%

Accords

Vintage Old Skool
100%
Aromatic
78%
61%
Warm Spicy
90%
87%
Woody
66%
83%
Sweet
70%
Tobacco
67%
Green
54%
64%
Fruity
55%
Fresh
52%
Leather
Powdery
42%
Aromatic shared
100%
78%
Warm Spicy shared
61%
90%
Woody shared
87%
66%
83%
70%
Green shared
67%
54%
64%
55%
52%
42%

Performance

Vintage Old Skool
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Vintage

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and 'clean' barbershop element make it suitable for casual wear or the office, though some find it quite mature. On a date, its appealing masculine depth shines, but its longevity requires reapplication for longer evenings. The rich, warm notes, including tobacco and suede, are generally too heavy for sport.

Old Skool

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its warm spicy, aromatic signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Vintage EDP
Old Skool EDP
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