Perfume Parlour 2017 EDP

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Malaysian Water

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Perfume Parlour Malaysian Water is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Malaysian Water opens with Hibiscus and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Nectarine and Peony, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. Perfume Parlour's Malaysian Water carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

A breezy budget take on Jimmy Choo L'Eau. Malaysian Water keeps the crisp bergamot-and-peony freshness and juicy nectarine sweetness, but renders it even lighter and shorter-lived than the already-airy original - an easy, inoffensive everyday floral.
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  • Fresh
  • Uplifting
  • Playful
  • Romantic
  • Elegant
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Malaysian Water Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
L'Eau by Jimmy Choo
93%
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L'Eau the original Malaysian Water inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot57%
Hibiscus43%
Heartas listed
Peony52%
Nectarine48%
Baseas listed
Musk56%
Cedar44%

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

Its fresh, airy fruity-floral character is built for warm spring and summer days and feels too thin for cold weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Light and inoffensive, it fits casual daytime, daily wear and the office rather than formal or evening settings.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Malaysian Water opens crisp and bright with bergamot lifted by a dewy hibiscus accent, echoing the clean, watery freshness of Jimmy Choo L'Eau. The heart turns soft and pretty as peony pairs with a juicy nectarine, giving a gentle fruity-floral sweetness without ever turning heavy. A clean musk and a whisper of cedar round out the base, leaving a skin-close, slightly creamy finish. This Perfume Parlour interpretation tracks the original closely in shape but reads thinner and more transparent - the projection is modest and the wear time is short, so frequent top-ups are the trade-off for the budget price. Light, fresh and easy to like, it suits warm-weather days, casual outings and the office, working best in spring and summer where its airy character feels right at home.

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