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French Power

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Perfume Parlour French Power is an Eau de Parfum. French Power opens with Ambrette and Pear, settles into a heart of Iris and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Vetiver. Perfume Parlour's French Power carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Dior Homme Intense - a fruity fragrance led by Ambrette, Pear, with woody depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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  • Youthful
  • Cheerful
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French Power Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Homme Intense by Dior
66%
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Homme Intense the original French Power inspired by

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.

Notes

Top

AmbretteAmbrettePearPear

Heart

IrisIrisLavenderLavender

Base

VetiverVetiverCedarCedar

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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

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the fruity signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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

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About

French Power is Perfume Parlour's budget take on Dior Homme Intense. It opens with Ambrette, Pear, leads into a heart of Iris, Lavender, and dries down to Vetiver, Virginia Cedar. The overall character is fruity with woody and powdery facets. Rendered for value, it is a little simpler and quieter than the designer version, yet faithful to the core character and easy to reach for day to day.

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