Perfume Parlour EDP

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Excellence

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Perfume Parlour Excellence is an Eau de Parfum. Excellence opens with Palo Santo and Lavender, settles into a heart of Pepper, Plum, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Bergamot, Sandalwood, and Oud. Perfume Parlour's Excellence carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Initio Parfums Prives Paragon - a aromatic fragrance led by Lavender, Palo Santo, with warm spicy depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Confident
  • Invigorating
  • Clean
  • Warm
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Excellence Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Paragon by Initio Parfums Privés
85%
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Paragon the original Excellence 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 Summer

The aromatic character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its aromatic, warm spicy signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Excellence is Perfume Parlour's budget take on Initio Parfums Prives Paragon. It opens with Lavender, Palo Santo, leads into a heart of Black Pepper, Plum, Sage, and dries down to Bergamot, Sandalwood, Oud. The overall character is aromatic with warm spicy and fruity facets. As a dupe it stays closer to the skin with softer projection and shorter wear than the original, but keeps the signature accord recognisable - an easy everyday way to enjoy the style.

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