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Dark Times For Men

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Perfume Parlour Dark Times For Men is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Dark Times For Men opens with Watermelon, settles into a heart of Lavender, Basil, and Lemon Verbena, and dries down to a base of Dark Chocolate, Patchouli, Cashmeran, and Coumarin. Perfume Parlour's Dark Times For Men carries a Favourite verdict, a aromatic-led wear.

A budget take on Lacoste L.12.12 Noir. Dark Times reproduces the signature fresh watermelon opening over a cocoa-cashmeran base, but renders the original's smooth aromatic blend flatter, with the watermelon louder and the warm chocolate drydown thinner.
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  • Fresh
  • Confident
  • Uplifting
  • Grounded
  • Sophisticated
Dark Times For Men Eau de Parfum bottle
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de Lacoste L.12.12. Noir by Lacoste
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Accords

Aromatic
75%
Fresh
65%
Woody
60%
Sweet
55%
Warm Spicy
40%

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Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

The fresh watermelon and aromatic herbs make it ideal for spring and summer, still wearable into autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Clean and crowd-pleasing, it suits casual daytime and office wear with enough warmth for a date.

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About

Dark Times opens on the same juicy, invigorating watermelon that defines Lacoste L.12.12 Noir - bright, slightly sweet and instantly recognisable. The heart brings an aromatic green twist of basil, verbena and lavender that keeps things fresh and clean-shaven in feel. The base is where the 'noir' comes from: a soft dark chocolate dusted over creamy cashmeran, sweet coumarin and a grounding patchouli. Against the original, this Perfume Parlour version pushes the fresh watermelon higher and longer, while the seductive cocoa-cashmeran depth in the base reads lighter and less rounded, so it leans more fresh-aromatic than warm. Longevity is moderate and projection sits within arm's reach after the opening. An easy, versatile fresh-woody scent for daytime casual and office wear that nails the L.12.12 Noir vibe at a fraction of the price.

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