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Strong Gentleman

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Perfume Parlour Strong Gentleman is an Eau de Parfum. Strong Gentleman opens with Bergamot and Bitter Orange, settles into a heart of Lavender and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Oak, Cedar, and Vetiver. Perfume Parlour's Strong Gentleman carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of L'Homme Eau De Parfum - a citrus fragrance led by Bergamot, Bitter Orange, with aromatic 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
  • Confident
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Strong Gentleman Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
L'Homme by Yves Saint Laurent
90%
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L'Homme the original Strong Gentleman inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot53%
Bitter Orange47%
Heartas listed
Geranium54%
Lavender46%
Baseas listed
Cedar38%
Vetiver33%
Oak29%

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

The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its citrus, aromatic signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

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
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Strong Gentleman is Perfume Parlour's budget take on L'Homme Eau De Parfum. It opens with Bergamot, Bitter Orange, leads into a heart of Geranium, Lavender, and dries down to Cedar, Vetiver, Oak. The overall character is citrus 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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