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Perfume Parlour 2012 EDP

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Sea Writing

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Perfume Parlour Sea Writing is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012. Sea Writing opens with Water Lily and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Vetiver and Cardamom. Perfume Parlour's Sea Writing carries a Favourite verdict, a aquatic-led wear.

A budget reading of By Kilian's Water Calligraphy. The clean, translucent water-lily-and-jasmine aquatic with a tart grapefruit lift comes through, and since the original is itself a soft-projecting, modest-lasting floral aquatic, this dupe sits close - though the lush, slightly spicy cardamom-vetiver finesse reads lighter here.
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  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Refined
  • Uplifting
  • Comforting
Sea Writing Eau de Parfum bottle
Dupe Inspired by
Water Calligraphy by Kilian
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Aquatic
85%
Floral
75%
Fresh
65%
White Floral
60%
Citrus
55%
Woody
45%

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Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The cool, dewy water-lily-and-jasmine character is fresh and watery, best in the warmth of spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal Sport

Its clean, translucent aquatic-floral profile is office-safe, casual-ready and light enough for the gym while still elegant for dates.

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About

Sea Writing opens cool and watery, a dewy water lily over tart grapefruit, exactly the clear, clean start of By Kilian's Water Calligraphy. The heart brings sweet, dewy jasmine and soft magnolia, keeping the white floral airy and translucent rather than heady. A base of vetiver and a whisper of cardamom adds a subtle green, faintly spicy edge - the touch that gives the original its lush translucency, rendered a little softer and simpler here. Where Water Calligraphy can feel like an upscale aquatic floral with quality ingredients, it is also known for modest longevity, and this dupe mirrors that gentle character - clean and pretty, with soft, skin-close projection. A serene, refreshing aquatic floral for warm spring and summer days, from the office and gym to easy dates.

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