Oil Fiction
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | 2013 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
New Invention
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Oil Fiction is a polarising beast: some praise its opulent, vintage amber-floral warmth as a masterpiece, while others dismiss it as outdated, soapy, and drowned in ambroxan. It’s got a loyal following, but definitely not a blind-buy.
Perfume Parlour's New Invention chases Juliette Has A Gun's Oil Fiction, a saffron-laced ambery tuberose. It nails the golden saffron-and-floral opening but the dupe runs flatter and shorter than the niche source, trading some of the original's creamy soapy depth for a louder, simpler amber drydown.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 4% | 7% |
| Floral | 25% | 35% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 2% | 3% |
| Sweet | 26% | 24% |
| Warm | 15% | 16% |
| Woody | 18% | 12% |
| Earthy | 17% | 14% |
| Animalic | 12% | 13% |
| Fresh | 8% | 7% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong projection and enduring longevity make it a bold choice, best suited for evenings out or cooler weather events where it can truly shine without overpowering. The rich amber and floral accords lean more towards sophisticated gatherings than casual or athletic wear.
Seasons
The warm, resinous amber and saffron-tuberose accord suits autumn and winter best, with a lighter wearability in cool spring evenings.
Occasions
A sensual, slightly dressy floral amber that shines on dates and evening occasions and holds up at formal events, while feeling heavy for sport or the desk.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Powdery, Warm Spicy accords and Saffron, Bergamot notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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