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Perfume Parlour 2023 EDP

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Orris Elegance For Men

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Perfume Parlour Orris Elegance For Men is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Orris Elegance For Men opens with Lavender, Pink Pepper, and Elemi, settles into a heart of Orris, Geranium, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Oak, Sesame, and Vanilla. Perfume Parlour's Orris Elegance For Men carries a Favourite verdict, a powdery-led wear.

A creamy, refined take on Penhaligon's The Omniscient Mr Thompson - powdery orris over aromatic lavender and pepper, finishing in nutty sesame and vanilla. Perfume Parlour captures the comforting, subtly gourmand iris but lands a little flatter, with the original's polish and longevity softened.
  • Refined
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Comforting
  • Grounded
Orris Elegance For Men Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The creamy iris-vanilla warmth feels best in autumn and winter, with soft spring wear too.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its refined, powdery character excels at the office and formal events as much as evenings.

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About

Orris Elegance opens aromatic and composed: lavender, elemi and pink pepper set a fresh, slightly green stage, just as The Omniscient Mr Thompson does. The heart is the star - a creamy, powdery orris threaded with black pepper and geranium, refined and quietly commanding. The drydown turns gently gourmand, with nutty sesame, soft oak and smooth vanilla giving the comforting, decadent finish the original is loved for. Against the Penhaligon's, Perfume Parlour keeps the iris-and-sesame idea intact but renders it a touch flatter and sweeter, with the original's seamless polish and discreet sillage softened further. Projection is gentle and longevity moderate, in line with the original's own mixed performance reports. A poised, powdery iris-gourmand for cool days, well suited to the office, formal wear and refined evenings.