Perfume Parlour 2005 EDP

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Literal Hero For Men

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Perfume Parlour Literal Hero For Men is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005. Literal Hero For Men opens with Lemon Tree, Grapefruit, Freesia, and Star Anise, settles into a heart of Iris and Licorice, and dries down to a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Saffron, and Vanilla. Perfume Parlour's Literal Hero For Men carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A budget version of Tommy Hilfiger's True Star. The sparkling pink-grapefruit-and-anise opening sliding into a spicy licorice-orris heart over soft woods and saffron is recognisable, and since the original is a modest-lasting fresh-spicy scent, this dupe lands close in feel.
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Literal Hero For Men Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
True Star by Tommy Hilfiger
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True Star the original Literal Hero For Men inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 sparkling citrus-and-anise freshness with soft woods suits spring through autumn rather than deep winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal Sport

Its clean, versatile fresh-spicy character is office-safe, casual-ready and light enough for the gym while still working for dates.

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

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

Literal Hero opens bright and effervescent, pink grapefruit and lemon tree sparkling alongside a cool star anise and a touch of freesia, exactly the fresh-spicy start of Tommy Hilfiger's True Star. The heart turns subtly aromatic with sweet black licorice and powdery orris before the base settles onto soft leather, sandalwood, vanilla and a thread of saffron for a gently woody, faintly powdery finish. Where the original is a clean, refined fresh-spicy with its own modest longevity, this dupe keeps the same citrus-to-woody arc but reads a shade simpler, the leather and saffron softer. Longevity and projection are moderate, sitting close to the skin. A crisp, confident fresh-spicy for spring through autumn, easy from the office and gym to casual days and dates.

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