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Old Skool

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Perfume Parlour Old Skool is an Eau de Parfum. Old Skool opens with Rhubarb, Pepper, Basil, and Wormwood, settles into a heart of Green Notes, Jasmine, Iris, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Suede, Canadian Fir Balsam, Woody Notes, and Oakmoss. Perfume Parlour's Old Skool carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of John Varvatos Vintage - a warm spicy fragrance led by Pepper, Wormwood, Basil, with aromatic depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Confident
  • Inviting
  • Fresh
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Old Skool Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Vintage by John Varvatos
82%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper30%
Wormwood27%
Basil23%
Rhubarb20%
Heartas listed
Green Notes31%
Iris27%
Jasmine23%
Cinnamon19%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes31%
Canadian Fir Balsam27%
Oakmoss23%
Suede19%

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

The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its warm spicy, aromatic signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

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

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

Old Skool is Perfume Parlour's budget take on John Varvatos Vintage. It opens with Pepper, Wormwood, Basil, leads into a heart of Green Leaves, Orris, Jasmine, and dries down to Woody Notes, Balsam Fir, Oakmoss. The overall character is warm spicy with aromatic and woody facets. As a dupe it stays closer to the skin with softer projection and shorter wear than the original, but keeps the signature accord recognisable - an easy everyday way to enjoy the style.

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