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Strong Sun

Name: Strong Sun Eau de Parfum
Brand: Perfume Parlour

Perfume Parlour Strong Sun is an Eau de Parfum. Strong Sun opens with Orange, Mandarin, and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Tiare Flower, Solar Notes, Floral Notes, and Oakmoss, and dries down to a base of Ylang-Ylang and Benzoin. Perfume Parlour's Strong Sun carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Paco Rabanne Olympea Solar - a citrus fragrance led by Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Orange Peel, with floral depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.

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Fresh
Energetic
Uplifting
Clean
Romantic

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Orange Blossom38%

Mandarin33%

Orange29%

Heartas listed

Oakmoss31%

Floral Notes27%

Solar Notes23%

Tiare Flower19%

Baseas listed

Benzoin53%

Ylang-Ylang47%

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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Notes

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Heart

Base

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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, floral 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.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Strong Sun is Perfume Parlour's budget take on Paco Rabanne Olympea Solar. It opens with Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Orange Peel, leads into a heart of Oakmoss, White Flowers, Solar Notes, and dries down to Benzoin, Ylang-Ylang. The overall character is citrus with floral and woody 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.