Perfume Parlour 2008 EDP

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Extreme Entertainment For Men

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Perfume Parlour Extreme Entertainment For Men is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008. Extreme Entertainment For Men opens with Bergamot and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Amyris, Pink Pepper, and Coffee, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, and Labdanum. Perfume Parlour's Extreme Entertainment For Men carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Extreme Entertainment chases Givenchy Play Intense's beloved coffee-and-tonka gourmand. It nails the sweet cappuccino signature for a budget price, though it turns sweeter and flatter over time, missing some of the original's smoky woody backbone.
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  • Cozy
  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Comforting
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Extreme Entertainment For Men Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Givenchy Play Intense by Givenchy
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Givenchy Play Intense the original Extreme Entertainment 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

The sweet coffee and warm tonka are cosiest in autumn and winter, becoming cloying in summer heat.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

A warm, edible gourmand that suits casual days and intimate evenings; its sweetness is a little playful for the office.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Extreme Entertainment opens with a brief citrus flash of bergamot and mandarin before the star arrives: a creamy, slightly bitter coffee note that mirrors the sweet-cappuccino heart of Givenchy Play Intense. Pink pepper adds a little spice and amyris a soft woody bridge, while the tonka-rich base keeps everything warm and edible. Where the original threads in real smoky vetiver and incense for a more rounded gourmand-woody, this budget version leans sweeter and simpler, the coffee reading a touch more candied and the woody base more muted - it drifts to the sweet side after a few hours rather than holding the original's balance. Projection is moderate and longevity is good at six to eight hours. It is a cosy, comforting coffee gourmand for cool-weather casual and date wear, and an easy, affordable way to enjoy the cappuccino vibe that made Play Intense a favourite.

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