Favourite

Perfume Parlour EDP

M £

French Antique

Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes, accords and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

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.
  • Sophisticated
  • Confident
  • Grounded
  • Refined
  • Fresh
French Antique Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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.

Similar

Compare

Layer

Wear two at once. See what layers well with French Antique Eau de Parfum - the blends worth trying, and how each one scores.

Complement

Round out the rotation. See what complements French Antique Eau de Parfum - fragrances that pair with it, worn side by side.

Where to buy

Some links earn us a commission if you buy - it never affects your price or how we rank these

Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on
also worth checking
Check price on

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

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.