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Glamorous

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Perfume Parlour Glamorous is an Eau de Parfum. Glamorous opens with Fresh Notes and Guava, settles into a heart of Lotus, Musk, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Aquatic, Rose, and Violet. Perfume Parlour's Glamorous carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Romance - a woody fragrance led by Fresh, Guava, with musky depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Glamorous Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Romance by Ralph Lauren
30%
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Romance the original Glamorous inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Fresh Notes53%
Guava47%
Heartas listed
Lotus38%
Patchouli33%
Musk28%
Baseas listed
Rose38%
Aquatic33%
Violet29%

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

The woody character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its woody, musky signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Glamorous is Perfume Parlour's budget take on Romance. It opens with Fresh, Guava, leads into a heart of Lotus Flower, Patchouli, Musk, and dries down to Rose, Water, White Violet. The overall character is woody with musky and floral 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.

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