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French Silver

Name: French Silver Eau de Parfum
Brand: Perfume Parlour

Perfume Parlour French Silver is an Eau de Parfum. French Silver opens with Cypress, Iris, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Patchouli and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Vanilla, and Honey. Perfume Parlour's French Silver carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Christian Dior Bois D'Argent - a powdery fragrance led by Juniper Berries, Iris, Cypress, 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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Elegant
Refined
Soft
Nostalgic
Sophisticated

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Inspired by

Bois d'Argent by Dior

92%

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Bois d'Argent the original French Silver inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Topas listed

Juniper38%

Iris33%

Cypress29%

Heartas listed

Myrrh54%

Patchouli46%

Baseas listed

Amber31%

Woody Notes27%

Honey23%

Vanilla19%

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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Notes

Top

Heart

Base

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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 powdery 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 powdery, woody signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

French Silver is Perfume Parlour's budget take on Christian Dior Bois D'Argent. It opens with Juniper Berries, Iris, Cypress, leads into a heart of Myrhh, Patchouli, and dries down to Amber, Woodsy, Honey. The overall character is powdery with woody and amber 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.