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Perfume Parlour 2014 EDP

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Symbol For Men

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Perfume Parlour Symbol For Men is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014. Symbol For Men opens with Grapefruit, Cardamom, and Clary Sage, settles into a heart of Violet Leaf and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Woody and Tonka Bean. Perfume Parlour's Symbol For Men carries a Favourite verdict, a aromatic-led wear.

A budget take on Montblanc Emblem, the much-loved value all-rounder. Symbol captures the zesty grapefruit-and-cardamom opening and aromatic-spicy character, but the smooth, sexy tonka-and-woods base that made the original a reliable compliment-getter reads thinner here, with shorter staying power.
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  • Fresh
  • Confident
  • Refined
  • Sophisticated
  • Energetic
Symbol For Men Eau de Parfum bottle
Dupe Inspired by
Emblem by Montblanc
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Aromatic
80%
Citrus
65%
Warm Spicy
55%
Fresh
50%
Woody
50%

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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
Also Works:
Fall

The zesty grapefruit-cardamom freshness suits spring and summer, with enough spice and warmth for milder autumn days.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal Sport

Clean, versatile and inoffensive - an ideal office and daily scent that works casually and for a relaxed date.

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Symbol opens bright and aromatic - a zesty grapefruit lifted by a clean, slightly spicy cardamom and a herbal clary sage, fresh and easy to like. The heart adds a soft cinnamon warmth alongside a green violet leaf, lending a touch of texture. The base settles into a smooth tonka bean over soft woody notes, the cosy-sexy finish the original is known for. Compared to Montblanc Emblem, this Perfume Parlour interpretation reads brighter and more linear: the fresh citrus-cardamom opening comes through clearly, while the warm, refined tonka-woods drydown that earned the original its modern-classic, safe-blind-buy reputation is simplified and doesn't cling as long. It still makes a clean, versatile aromatic for office and everyday wear across warmer days.

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