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Perfume Parlour 2007 EDP

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Modest Affection

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Perfume Parlour Modest Affection is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2007. Modest Affection opens with Neroli, settles into a heart of Rose and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Iris, and Vanilla. Perfume Parlour's Modest Affection carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Modest Affection takes on Kilian Love, Don't Be Shy's unapologetically sweet orange-blossom-and-vanilla signature, wrapping neroli in creamy vanilla and musk. The original's plush marshmallow richness and long wear are dialled back here, but it captures that playful, flirtatious character on a budget.
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  • Playful
  • Romantic
  • Flirtatious
  • Sensual
  • Comforting
Modest Affection Eau de Parfum bottle
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Profile

Composition

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Accords

Sweet
85%
Floral
75%
Gourmand
60%
Creamy
55%
Powdery
50%
Amber
40%

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Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Sweet orange blossom and vanilla favour autumn and winter, with spring crossover and limited summer wear.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its playful, sweet character suits date nights and cozy evenings over the office.

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Modest Affection opens on bright, honeyed neroli, the orange-blossom heart that makes Kilian Love, Don't Be Shy so instantly recognisable. A soft floral middle of jasmine and rose carries it before the base melts into powdery iris, creamy vanilla and a clean musk. The original is famous for its plush marshmallow-and-orange-blossom sweetness and a close, inviting aura that lingers for hours; this Perfume Parlour version reads recognisably similar but flatter and lighter, with the vanilla forward and the gourmand marshmallow depth thinned out. Projection is moderate and longevity sits in the middle band rather than the original's all-day grip. A sweet, flirtatious floral-gourmand best worn in cooler months for date nights and cozy evenings.

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