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The Real Thing

Perfume Parlour The Real Thing is an Eau de Parfum. The Real Thing opens with Aldehydes, Gardenia, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Carnation, Iris, Orris, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Labdanum, Leather, Sandalwood, and Amber. Perfume Parlour's The Real Thing carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Miss Dior Originale (1947) - a floral fragrance led by Aldehydes, Gardenia, Galbanum, with powdery depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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  • Romantic
  • Elegant
  • Feminine
  • Graceful
  • Refined
The Real Thing Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 35%
Fruity 1%
Green 11%
Sweet 19%
Warm 13%
Woody 12%
Earthy 12%
Animalic 13%
Fresh 12%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Floral
90%
Powdery
78%
Green
66%
Amber
54%
Leather
42%

Notes

Top Notes

Aldehydes 38% Gardenia 33% Galbanum 29%

Heart Notes

Carnation 31% Iris 27% Orris 23% Jasmine 19%

Base Notes

Labdanum 31% Leather 27% Sandalwood 23% Amber 19%

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The floral 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 floral, powdery signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

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About

The Real Thing is Perfume Parlour's budget take on Miss Dior Originale (1947). It opens with Aldehydes, Gardenia, Galbanum, leads into a heart of Carnation, Iris, Orris, and dries down to Labdanum, Leather, Sandalwood. The overall character is floral with powdery and green 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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