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Perfume Parlour 2006 EDP

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Night Wood

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Perfume Parlour Night Wood is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2006. Night Wood opens with Mandarin and Rose, settles into a heart of Oud and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Musk and Labdanum. Perfume Parlour's Night Wood carries a Statement verdict, a rose-led wear.

Night Wood channels Montale's Black Aoud with its dark rose wrapped around dirty oud. That bold, beginner-friendly rose-oud character comes through, though it lacks the nuclear, hours-long projection of the niche original.
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
  • Confident
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Rose
85%
Oud
80%
Woody
70%
Amber
55%
Smoky
45%

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

The dark rose-oud profile is built for autumn and winter and feels overpowering in summer heat.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Bold and dramatic, it suits evenings, dates and formal occasions far more than the office or daytime sport.

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About

Night Wood is Perfume Parlour's read on Montale's Black Aoud, the legendary rose-oud powerhouse. A flash of mandarin opens it before a rich, slightly jammy rose takes over, tangled with a dirty agarwood that gives it that recognisable animalic edge. The drydown leans on resinous labdanum and musk as the rose stays dominant and softens. Against the Montale - famous for genuinely nuclear, 12-hours-plus projection - this budget version reads flatter and far more wearable, with the oud's dirtiness toned down and longevity sitting much closer to the skin. That actually makes it easier to wear than the often-overwhelming original. The bold, mysterious rose-oud signature is well captured, making it a striking budget statement scent for cool-weather evenings and occasions that call for something dramatic.