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Perfume Parlour 1995 EDP

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German Origins

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Perfume Parlour German Origins is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1995. German Origins opens with Grapefruit, Lavender, Apple, and Basil, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Geranium, Carnation, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Fir, Cedar, and Patchouli. Perfume Parlour's German Origins carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

German Origins recreates the cool green-apple-and-mint freshness that made Hugo by Hugo Boss a 90s staple, drying down to aromatic pine and woods. The original's crisp clarity reads a touch flatter here, but it captures that clean, sporty character on a budget.
  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Confident
  • Uplifting
  • Grounded
German Origins Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Green
80%
Aromatic
75%
Fresh
70%
Woody
60%
Fruity
50%
Citrus
45%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Cool green apple, mint and pine are warm-weather naturals, leaning spring through autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Fresh and sporty, it excels at casual and active daytime wear with enough cleanliness for the office.

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About

German Origins opens on the same brisk rush that defined the original Hugo by Hugo Boss: cool green apple, mint and grapefruit lifted by aromatic basil and lavender, fresh and faintly bitter. A herbal heart of geranium, sage and a whisper of carnation carries it before the base settles into pine, balsam fir and cedar for a clean, woody finish. The original is a crisp aromatic green that feels modern and outdoorsy; this Perfume Parlour version reads recognisably similar but flatter, with the apple and mint pushed forward and the refined woody-balsam depth thinned out. Projection is moderate and longevity sits in the middle band. A fresh, energetic green-aromatic ideal for warmer months, casual and sporty wear, and easy daytime use.