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Sweet Substance

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Perfume Parlour Sweet Substance is an Eau de Parfum. Sweet Substance opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, and Asafoetida, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Heliotrope, and Vanilla. Perfume Parlour's Sweet Substance carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Tender Poison - a citrus fragrance led by Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Asafoetida, with floral 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
  • Romantic
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Sweet Substance Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Tendre Poison by Dior
88%
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Tendre Poison the original Sweet Substance inspired by

Scent 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.

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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

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

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
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Sweet Substance is Perfume Parlour's budget take on Tender Poison. It opens with Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Asafoetida, leads into a heart of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Freesia, and dries down to Heliotrope, Musk, Vanilla. The overall character is citrus with floral and musky facets. Rendered for value, it is a little simpler and quieter than the designer version, yet faithful to the core character and easy to reach for day to day.

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