Perfume Parlour 2008 EDP

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Energetic II For Women

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Perfume Parlour Energetic II For Women is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008. Energetic II For Women opens with Citrus and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Almond Blossom and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Perfume Parlour's Energetic II For Women carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Energetic II chases Guerlain My Insolence, the bright raspberry-and-violet flanker of the cult Insolence. The sweet raspberry-citrus opening and soft powdery vanilla drydown are recognisable, but Perfume Parlour skips the signature candied violet and renders the whole thing simpler, sweeter and shorter-lived than the Guerlain.
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  • Playful
  • Flirtatious
  • Sweet
  • Cheerful
  • Romantic
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Energetic II For Women Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
My Insolence by Guerlain
92%
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My Insolence the original Energetic II For Women 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
Also Works:
Summer Fall

A sweet, fruity floral that suits spring and summer best and lingers pleasantly into autumn; too light and sugary for deep winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Best for casual daytime, daily wear and playful dates; the sweetness reads too informal for formal occasions.

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

Other declarable allergens

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

Guerlain's Insolence line is built around a loud, candied violet wrapped in luscious red berries and powdery iris - My Insolence is its brighter, fruitier, more wearable sibling. Energetic II opens on a burst of sweet raspberry threaded with sparkling citrus, a lemon-cake brightness that quickly turns gourmand. The heart softens with jasmine and a sweet, almost marzipan almond blossom, before settling into powdery vanilla, tonka bean and a touch of patchouli. Perfume Parlour's interpretation trades the original's electric violet glow for a more straightforward berry-vanilla sweetness, so it loses some of the Guerlain's cheeky character and complexity, and the drydown sits closer to the skin sooner. What remains is a fun, flirtatious fruity-floral that wears easily on warm casual days and light evenings.

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