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French Antique

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Perfume Parlour French Antique is an Eau de Parfum. French Antique opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Cedar, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Tea, and dries down to a base of Hibiscus. Perfume Parlour's French Antique carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme by Guerlain - a woody fragrance led by Cedar, Bergamot, Grapefruit, with citrus depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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French Antique Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme by Guerlain
74%
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L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme the original French Antique inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cedar38%
Bergamot33%
Grapefruit29%
Heartas listed
Patchouli43%
Sandalwood31%
Tea26%
Baseas listed
Hibiscus100%

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:
Fall Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the woody, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the woody accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

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
  • 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

French Antique is Perfume Parlour's budget take on L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme by Guerlain. It opens with Cedar, Bergamot, Grapefruit, leads into a heart of Patchouli, Cedar, Sandalwood, and dries down to Hibiscus Seed. The overall character is woody with citrus and amber facets. It is a lighter, more linear interpretation than the original - less of the expensive nuance, but the headline accord comes through clearly for casual everyday wear.

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