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Varnished Resin

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Perfume Parlour Varnished Resin is an Eau de Parfum. Varnished Resin opens with Musk, settles into a heart of Guaiac Wood, and dries down to a base of Cedar and Frankincense. Perfume Parlour's Varnished Resin carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Le Labo - Gaiac 10 Tokyo - a woody fragrance led by Musk, with musky depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Varnished Resin Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Gaiac 10 Tokyo by Le Labo
93%
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Gaiac 10 Tokyo the original Varnished Resin inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Musk100%
Heartas listed
Guaiac Wood100%
Baseas listed
Frankincense53%
Cedar47%

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

Best in autumn and winter - the woody, musky profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the woody accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Varnished Resin is Perfume Parlour's budget take on Le Labo - Gaiac 10 Tokyo. It opens with Musk, leads into a heart of Guaiac Wood, and dries down to Olibanum, Cedar. The overall character is woody with musky and smoky facets. It is a lighter, more linear interpretation than the original - less of the expensive nuance, but the headline accord comes through clearly for casual everyday wear.

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