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Obsolete

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Perfume Parlour Obsolete is an Eau de Parfum. Obsolete opens with Grapefruit and Ginger, settles into a heart of Rose and Sage, and dries down to a base of Cedar. Perfume Parlour's Obsolete carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of L'Homme Ultime - a warm spicy fragrance led by Ginger, Grapefruit, with citrus depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Confident
  • Inviting
  • Fresh
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Obsolete Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
L'Homme Ultime by Yves Saint Laurent
88%
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Our estimate of scent similarity, calculated from published notes. How we score it

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L'Homme Ultime the original Obsolete inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Ginger53%
Grapefruit47%
Heartas listed
Rose54%
Sage46%
Baseas listed
Cedar100%

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

Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

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

Obsolete is Perfume Parlour's budget take on L'Homme Ultime. It opens with Ginger, Grapefruit, leads into a heart of Rose, Sage, and dries down to Cedar. The overall character is warm spicy with citrus and floral facets. It is a lighter, more linear interpretation than the original - less of the expensive nuance, but the headline accord comes through clearly for casual everyday wear.

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