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Lighting City

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Perfume Parlour Lighting City is an Eau de Parfum. Lighting City opens with Carnation, settles into a heart of Patchouli and Violet, and dries down to a base of Cedar. Perfume Parlour's Lighting City carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Balenciaga Paris - a woody fragrance led by Carnation, with powdery 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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Lighting City Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Paris by Balenciaga
81%
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Paris the original Lighting City inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Carnation100%
Heartas listed
Violet54%
Patchouli46%
Baseas listed
Cedar100%

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

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the woody signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

About

Lighting City is Perfume Parlour's budget take on Balenciaga Paris. It opens with Carnation, leads into a heart of Violet, Patchouli, and dries down to Cedar. The overall character is woody with powdery and amber facets. Rendered for value, it is a little simpler and quieter than the designer version, yet faithful to the core character and easy to reach for day to day.

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Where to buy

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