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Shrubby XXVIII

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Perfume Parlour Shrubby XXVIII is an Eau de Parfum. Shrubby XXVIII opens with Lemon and Ginger, settles into a heart of Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. Perfume Parlour's Shrubby XXVIII carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Le Labo Citron 28 Seoul - a citrus fragrance led by Lemon, Ginger, with warm spicy depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Uplifting
  • Clean
  • Warm
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Shrubby XXVIII Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Citron 28 by Le Labo
31%
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Our estimate of scent similarity, calculated from published notes. How we score it

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Citron 28 the original Shrubby XXVIII inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Lemon53%
Ginger47%
Heartas listed
Jasmine100%
Baseas listed
Cedar53%
Musk47%

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:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, warm spicy 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 citrus 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

About

Shrubby Xxviii is Perfume Parlour's budget take on Le Labo Citron 28 Seoul. It opens with Lemon, Ginger, leads into a heart of Jasmine, and dries down to Cedar, Musk. The overall character is citrus with warm spicy and floral 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.

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