Perfume Parlour 2010 EDP

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Incense Original For Men

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Perfume Parlour Incense Original For Men is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010. Incense Original For Men opens with Grapefruit, Pepper, and Tarragon, settles into a heart of Ginger, and dries down to a base of Vetiver. Perfume Parlour's Incense Original For Men carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A budget version of Prada's Infusion de Vetiver. The clean, soapy peppery-vetiver idea is recognisable, but this dupe runs a little sharper and greener up top and softer in the drydown, missing some of the elegant, almost floral ginger-vetiver smoothness that makes the Prada feel so refined.
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  • Fresh
  • Refined
  • Grounded
  • Sophisticated
  • Uplifting
Incense Original For Men Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by

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Infusion de Vetiver the original Incense Original For Men inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Baseas listed

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
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

The clean, fresh, peppery-vetiver character is bright and airy, suiting spring through autumn rather than deep winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its soapy, refined freshness is highly office-friendly and casual-ready, with enough polish to dress up formally.

About

Incense Original opens bright and aromatic, pepper and tarragon over a flash of grapefruit, echoing the crisp, slightly soapy start of Prada's Infusion de Vetiver. A sweet, faintly floral ginger bridges into the heart and lifts the vetiver, which builds slowly into the clean, elegant woody base the original is known for. Where the Prada feels luxurious and polished, this dupe reads a touch sharper and more synthetic, the vetiver cleaner but less nuanced. Longevity is modest - the original itself is no powerhouse, often hovering around 4-6 hours, and this version sits a little softer and closer to the skin. A fresh, refined, easy-to-wear vetiver for spring through autumn, equally at home in the office or on casual days.

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