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A divisive beast of a fragrance. Some swear by its unique caramel-cacao warmth for nights out, but others find its intense sweetness and pronounced ginger-ginseng opening a bit much, veering into 'old man' territory or even 'Chinese herbal medicine'. Try before you buy.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Pure XS Night - a warm spicy fragrance led by Ginseng, Ginger, with vanilla depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 4% | 4% |
| Floral | 0% | 0% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 4% | 4% |
| Sweet | 27% | 27% |
| Warm | 40% | 41% |
| Woody | 6% | 5% |
| Earthy | 23% | 20% |
| Animalic | 1% | 1% |
| Fresh | 5% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent projection and sweet, heavy accords make it too much for an office setting where subtlety is key. However, its seductive warmth and good longevity are perfect for date nights and evening casual wear, as many reviews suggest it gets compliments in these contexts. It's too sweet for a formal occasion and certainly not suitable for sport.
Seasons
Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the warm spicy signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Sweet accords and Ginseng, Ginger notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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