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Remedial Substance

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Perfume Parlour Remedial Substance is an Eau de Parfum. Remedial Substance opens with Musk, settles into a heart of Bergamot, Mandarin, and Blackcurrant, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Magnolia, and Hedione. Perfume Parlour's Remedial Substance carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Initio Parfums Prives Musk Therapy - a musky fragrance led by Musk, White Musk, with citrus 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 →
  • Sensual
  • Intimate
  • Alluring
  • Confident
  • Fresh
Remedial Substance Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by

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Musk Therapy the original Remedial Substance inspired by

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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.

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:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the musky, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the musky 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

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About

Remedial Substance is Perfume Parlour's budget take on Initio Parfums Prives Musk Therapy. It opens with Musk, White Musk, leads into a heart of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Black Currant, and dries down to Hedione, Magnolia, White Sandalwood. The overall character is musky with citrus and fruity 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.