Perfume Parlour 2010 EDP

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Grim

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Perfume Parlour Grim is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010. Grim opens with Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Vetiver and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Amber and Vanilla. Perfume Parlour's Grim carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Grim follows Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Male Terrible, the sharper, drier, fresher spin on the barbershop classic. The grapefruit-and-pink-pepper opening over dry vetiver and sweet vanilla-amber reads recognisably, though the dupe flattens the contrast and fades faster than the original.
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Grim Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Le Male Essence de Parfum by Jean Paul Gaultier
30%
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Le Male Essence de Parfum the original Grim inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Topas listed
Grapefruit55%
Pink Pepper45%
Heartas listed
Lavender54%
Vetiver46%
Baseas listed
Vanilla54%
Amber46%

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:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

The fresher grapefruit-vetiver profile leans to spring, summer and mild autumn over deep winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date Sport

Fresh and versatile, it suits office, daily wear, casual outings and daytime dates; modest projection keeps it easy.

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

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About

Grim opens bright and zesty with grapefruit and pink pepper, capturing the citrusy-spicy entrance that sets Le Male Terrible apart from the original. The heart pairs aromatic lavender with dry, grassy vetiver, before a softly sweet base of vanilla and amber rounds it off. Jean Paul Gaultier's Terrible is the mature, drier take - reduced lavender, lightened amber and a dry vetiver edge that keeps the Le Male DNA but cools it down; this dupe traces the same arc but reads flatter - the grapefruit sharper, the vetiver less grassy, and projection skin-close within a few hours. It still delivers that fresh-yet-sweet aromatic signature, making it a versatile budget pick for warm-weather daily wear, the office, casual outings and daytime dates.

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