Perfume Parlour 2009 EDP

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Tragedy

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Perfume Parlour Tragedy is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009. Tragedy opens with Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Iris and Iso E Super, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Perfume Parlour's Tragedy carries a Favourite verdict, a spicy-led wear.

Tragedy channels Juliette Has A Gun's Calamity J with its powdery iris over a smoky woody-amber musk. That dandyish, unisex character comes through, though it wears even closer to the skin than the already-intimate original.
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Tragedy Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Calamity J by Juliette Has A Gun
93%
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Calamity J the original Tragedy 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:
Fall Winter

The powdery, woody-amber musk profile is best in autumn and winter and feels heavy in summer heat.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Quiet and sophisticated, it suits evenings, dates and formal wear and stays restrained enough for the office.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Tragedy is Perfume Parlour's read on Juliette Has A Gun's Calamity J, the deliberately un-floral, un-fruity iris-musk dedicated to strong women. A flicker of cinnamon opens it before a powdery iris takes over, lifted by the airy shimmer of Iso E Super, then it settles into a woody-amber base of labdanum, tonka, vanilla, musk, patchouli and a whisper of civet that gives it a smoky, dandyish edge. Against the original, this budget version reads simpler and flatter - the slow-evolving musk and the refined powdery smokiness are pared back - and longevity sits very close to the skin, much like the intimate original. Still, the sophisticated, slightly androgynous iris-musk signature is recognisable, making it an intriguing budget pick for those who like quiet, characterful scents on cool evenings.

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