Perfume Parlour 2023 EDP

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Cherry Defense

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Perfume Parlour Cherry Defense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Cherry Defense opens with Violet Leaf, Cherry, and Chamomile, settles into a heart of Rose, Geranium, and Mimosa, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, and Cashmeran. Perfume Parlour's Cherry Defense carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

A close reading of Mind Games French Defense - sugary black cherry over rose-geranium florals on amber and blonde woods. Perfume Parlour matches the note structure exactly but pushes the candied cherry sweeter while the original's velvety woody depth softens slightly.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Confident
  • Romantic
  • Elegant
  • Flirtatious
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Cherry Defense Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
French Defense by MIND GAMES
92%
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French Defense the original Cherry Defense inspired by

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The sweet cherry and warm woody-amber base feel best in autumn and winter, with spring still wearable.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its sensual, sweet character suits date nights and evenings out.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Cherry Defense opens on a luscious, sugary cherry - the maraschino, candy-sweet kind rather than tart - exactly the hook that made Mind Games French Defense so loved. Violet leaves and a touch of chamomile keep the opening from turning cloying, while a heart of rose, geranium and mimosa adds floral elegance and stops the sweetness running away. The base settles into warm amber, blonde woods and cedarwood for a smooth, refined finish. Perfume Parlour mirrors the original's note list closely; the divergence is in feel, with the candied cherry pushed a shade louder and the velvety woody-amber depth rendered a little softer. One owner notes the extrait improves after a couple of weeks of maturing. Projection is good early before settling, with respectable longevity. A sensual fruity-floral for cool-weather date nights and evenings.

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