Perfume Parlour 2011 EDP

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Clap II For Men

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Perfume Parlour Clap II For Men is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011. Clap II For Men opens with Cardamom, Coriander, and Fennel, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Clary Sage, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Benzoin. Perfume Parlour's Clap II For Men carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A budget take on Marc Jacobs Bang Bang - the smoother, more wearable sibling of the original Bang. Clap II keeps the fresh, spicy-coriander opening and creamy sandalwood heart, but the dupe sands off some of Bang Bang's polish: the sandalwood reads thinner and the musky drydown is shorter-lived than the well-rounded original.
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Clap II For Men Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Bang by Marc Jacobs
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Bang the original Clap II For Men 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
Short (2-4h)
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:
Winter

The fresh, spicy-woody profile is versatile across spring and autumn, with enough warmth for milder winter days; it holds up better in heat than the original Bang thanks to its smoother character.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Clean and inoffensive enough for the office and daily wear, with enough refinement to carry a casual date, though it lacks the depth for formal occasions.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Clap II For Men interprets Marc Jacobs Bang Bang, the more refined follow-up to the famously peppery Bang. It opens fresh and aromatic - coriander seed, a lemon-like zip of cardamom and a herbal twist of fennel - before settling into a smooth heart of clary sage and creamy sandalwood with a touch of patchouli. The base leans soft and clean: benzoin, white amber and cashmere musk. Against the original, this Perfume Parlour version captures the elegant, fresh-woody character that made Bang Bang the more versatile of the pair, but renders it a little flatter: the sandalwood lacks the original's rounded creaminess and the musky drydown thins out sooner. Longevity is moderate at three to five hours with projection staying close to the skin after the first hour. It is a clean, sophisticated woody-aromatic that works well in the office and for daily wear across cooler-to-mild seasons - a credible, low-cost route to the Bang Bang signature.

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