La Perla 1987 EDT

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La Perla

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La Perla La Perla is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1987. La Perla opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, and Osmanthus, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. La Perla's La Perla carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a divisive one. La Perla is either a grand dames' sophisticated chypre or an 'old-smelling' relic of the 80s. Loved by those devoted to vintage powerhouses, this scent is not for the faint of heart, but those who 'get' it absolutely adore it.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Sensual
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La Perla 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong sillage and complex, warm spicy nature make it too assertive for casual or office wear. However, its sophisticated and sensual profile, often described as 'sexy' and 'elegant' by reviewers, signals it’s perfect for dates and formal events.

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
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

About

La Perla opens with a bright, citrusy splash of bergamot and mandarin, quickly tempered by the rich, slightly spicy floral heart of carnation, rose, and ylang-ylang. A golden thread of honey weaves through, softening the sharpness before it settles into a deep, earthy drydown of oakmoss, patchouli, and warm incense. It's a complex, evolving fragrance that's both floral and robustly spicy-woody.

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