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Luna Essence

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Perfume Parlour Luna Essence is an Eau de Parfum. Luna Essence opens with Incense and Apricot, settles into a heart of Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood, and dries down to a base of Amber and Patchouli. Perfume Parlour's Luna Essence carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Gissah - a woody fragrance led by Incense, Apricot, with smoky depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Luna Essence Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Incense53%
Apricot47%
Heartas listed
Sandalwood54%
Guaiac Wood46%
Baseas listed
Patchouli53%
Amber47%

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, smoky 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.

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

Luna Essence is Perfume Parlour's budget take on Gissah. It opens with Incense, Apricot, leads into a heart of Sandalwood, Guaiacwood, and dries down to Patchouli, Amber. The overall character is woody with smoky and amber 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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