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Perfume Parlour 2002 EDP

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Chieftain

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Perfume Parlour Chieftain is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2002. Chieftain opens with Lemon, Cardamom, and Mint, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Nutmeg, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Teak, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Perfume Parlour's Chieftain carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Chieftain copies Hugo Boss In Motion - the same creamy woody-spicy signature of cardamom and nutmeg over smooth teakwood, sandalwood and vanilla. The budget version captures the sporty-refined idea but reads flatter, with softer projection than the original.
  • Confident
  • Refined
  • Grounded
  • Sophisticated
  • Energetic
Chieftain Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The creamy woody-spicy warmth wears well in spring and autumn, leaning versatile year-round.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Refined and easy, it suits casual daytime, the office and dates.

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About

Chieftain opens crisp and aromatic, with cardamom, frozen lemon and wild mint giving the same sporty lift that made Hugo Boss In Motion a versatile staple. A spiced heart of nutmeg, clary sage and a hint of jasmine warms it before the creamy base of teakwood, sandalwood and vanilla brings the smooth, woody-spicy drydown the original is known for. Against the Boss the budget take is a touch flatter and the creamy woods sit closer to the skin, with gentler sillage. It remains a refined, easy-wearing woody-spicy scent for spring and autumn that suits casual days, the office and dates - a faithful echo of the sporty original.