Perfume Parlour 2018 EDP

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Velvet Suede

Name: Velvet Suede Eau de Parfum
Brand: Perfume Parlour

Perfume Parlour Velvet Suede is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Velvet Suede opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin, and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Suede, Sandalwood, Pepper, and Pink Pepper, and dries down to a base of Musk, Birch, Vanilla, and Cashmeran. Perfume Parlour's Velvet Suede carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Velvet Suede chases BDK Parfums Creme de Cuir's sheer, creamy suede-and-vanilla signature. It captures the soft, versatile leather character on a budget, though it reads a touch sweeter and flatter than the misty, refined niche original.

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Sophisticated
Refined
Sensual
Elegant
Cozy

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Inspired by

Crème de Cuir by BDK Parfums

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Crème de Cuir the original Velvet Suede inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Topas listed

Bergamot27%

Pineapple27%

Grapefruit24%

Mandarin22%

Heartas listed

Suede36%

Sandalwood26%

Pink Pepper21%

Pepper17%

Baseas listed

Vanilla29%

Musk27%

Cashmeran25%

Birch19%

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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Notes

Top

Heart

Base

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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:

Spring Fall Winter

Also Works:

Summer

The creamy suede and vanilla are versatile across spring, autumn and winter, and the sheer citrus keeps it wearable in milder summer days.

Best Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

A soft, refined suede that is office-safe and casual-friendly while still elegant enough for dates and dressed-up looks.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Velvet Suede opens with a clean, uplifting citrus burst of pineapple, grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin that mirrors the fruity lift of BDK Creme de Cuir. The heart reveals the signature white suede - a soft, misty leather - layered with creamy sandalwood and a touch of pink pepper. The drydown blends cashmeran, vanilla, birch and a double-musk accord into a smooth, creamy finish. Where the BDK original feels sheer, salty and elegantly refined with vanilla as the quiet star, this budget version reads a touch sweeter and flatter, the suede slightly less misty and the salty nuance dialled back. Projection is moderate and longevity is good at five to seven hours, broadly in line with the original. It is a soft, sophisticated unisex suede that wears easily across office, casual and date settings in spring through winter, and an affordable stand-in for a versatile niche favourite.