Perfume Parlour Edp

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Old Skool

Perfume Parlour Old Skool is an Eau de Parfum. Old Skool opens with Pepper, Wormwood, Basil, and Rhubarb, settles into a heart of Green, Orris, Jasmine, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Woody, Canadian Fir Balsam, Oakmoss, and Suede. Perfume Parlour's Old Skool carries a Favourite verdict, a warm spicy-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.
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  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Confident
  • Inviting
  • Fresh
Old Skool Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 12%
Fruity 5%
Green 29%
Sweet 9%
Warm 20%
Woody 18%
Earthy 18%
Animalic 6%
Fresh 13%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
90%
Aromatic
78%
Woody
66%
Green
54%
Powdery
42%

Notes

Top Notes

Pepper 30% Wormwood 27% Basil 23% Rhubarb 20%

Heart Notes

Green 31% Orris 27% Jasmine 23% Cinnamon 19%

Base Notes

Woody 31% Canadian Fir Balsam 27% Oakmoss 23% Suede 19%

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

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.

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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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