Heretic Parfum 2025 EDT

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Dirty Lemon

by Douglas Little

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Heretic Parfum Dirty Lemon is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025, created by Douglas Little. Dirty Lemon opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Lime, and Cedar, settles into a heart of Grapefruit and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Oakmoss, Palo Santo, and Labdanum. Heretic Parfum's Dirty Lemon carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Surprisingly 'dirty' for a lemon scent, this one's a cheeky citrus with an earthy twist. Reviewers say it's more than just a body spray, but don't expect beast-mode longevity.
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  • Fresh
  • Playful
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Edgy
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Dirty Lemon Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, energetic citrus profile makes it perfect for casual wear and sports, while the underlying earthiness keeps it interesting for a relaxed date. It's a bit too casual for formal settings, and its moderate performance makes it suitable for the office without being overbearing.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

Ethics and formulation

We report other people's certifications, never our own. Every claim links to its source.

  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Heretic Parfum says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Imagine a burst of zesty lemon and sharp lime, cutting through the air with an invigorating freshness. This isn't just a clean-cut citrus though- a hint of earthy oakmoss and a touch of something smoky from palo santo brings a grounding, almost 'sweaty' undertone. It evolves into a woody, aromatic scent with a slight pepper kick, definitely a good shout if you're bored of straightforward freshies.

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