Perfume Parlour 2020 EDP

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The Dandy

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Perfume Parlour The Dandy is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. The Dandy opens with Bergamot and Pepper, settles into a heart of Cardamom and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Vetiver, and Vanilla. Perfume Parlour's The Dandy carries a Favourite verdict, a spicy-led wear.

A modern take on classic masculine scents, balancing spicy freshness with woody undertones.
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  • Fresh
  • Modern
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The Dandy Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
The Dandy by Penhaligon's
4%
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The Dandy the original The Dandy inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot54%
Pepper46%
Heartas listed
Ginger55%
Cardamom45%
Baseas listed
Cedar30%
Amber25%
Vetiver25%
Vanilla20%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

The spicy and woody nuances make it suitable for cooler months, while the freshness keeps it viable for spring. Summer may be too warm for its richer aspects.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Balanced projection makes it fitting for office wear and casual outings. Its complex character suits dates and formal events, but less so for sporty activities.

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
  • 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

The Dandy opens with a burst of bergamot and pepper, leading to a heart of spicy ginger and cardamom. Woody cedar and vetiver anchor the base, accentuated by rich, ambery undertones for a suave finish.

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