Perfume Parlour 1916 Edp

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Nation

Perfume Parlour Nation is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1916. Nation opens with Lemon, Lavender, Amber, and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Lemon Verbena, Rose, Musk, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Perfume Parlour's Nation carries a Favourite verdict, a citrus-led wear.

Nation traces Acqua di Parma Colonia's timeless citrus-aromatic elegance, opening on bright Sicilian lemon and lavender over a clean woody base. The original's old-school refinement is rendered a touch flatter here, but it captures that versatile, gentlemanly cologne character on a budget.
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  • Refined
  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Grounded
Nation Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14%
Floral 18%
Fruity 1%
Green 15%
Sweet 13%
Warm 5%
Woody 24%
Earthy 16%
Animalic 9%
Fresh 19%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Citrus
85%
Aromatic
75%
Woody
60%
Fresh
60%
Floral
40%

Notes

Top Notes

Lemon 32% Lavender 26% Rosemary 24% Amber 18%

Heart Notes

Rose 29% Lemon Verbena 26% Musk 24% Jasmine 21%

Base Notes

Sandalwood 35% Patchouli 32% Vetiver 32%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

Bright citrus and aromatic lavender are warm-weather naturals, leaning spring through autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal Sport

Clean and versatile, it excels at office and everyday wear with enough refinement for formal settings.

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About

Nation opens on a radiant burst of Sicilian citrus laced with aromatic lavender and rosemary, the hallmark sparkle of Acqua di Parma Colonia, a cologne worn since 1916. A herbal heart of lemon verbena and Bulgarian rose adds elegant structure before the base rounds off into patchouli, sandalwood and vetiver for a clean, woody finish. The original is celebrated for being old school yet never dated, endlessly versatile and refined; this Perfume Parlour version reads recognisably similar but flatter, with the citrus pushed forward and the polished herbal-woody depth thinned out. Even the original wears moderately, and this take stays close and fresh on the skin. A crisp, gentlemanly citrus-aromatic ideal for warmer months, the office and everyday wear, with enough polish for smarter occasions.

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