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Perfume Parlour 1966 EDP

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X Cite Sensible

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Perfume Parlour X Cite Sensible is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1966. X Cite Sensible opens with Caraway, Fruity, Bergamot, and Lemon, settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Perfume Parlour's X Cite Sensible carries a Favourite verdict, a citrus-led wear.

X-Cite Sensible chases Dior Eau Sauvage, Roudnitska's 1966 masterpiece of citrus, jasmine and oakmoss. It captures that understated, gentlemanly elegance, but renders flatter and skin-close, the timeless original's petal-like delicacy thinned for a budget price.
  • Refined
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Confident
  • Grounded
X Cite Sensible Eau de Parfum bottle
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45%

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

The bright citrus-herbal freshness peaks in spring and summer, still works in autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Refined and clean for office and formal wear, easy across daily occasions.

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About

X-Cite Sensible opens with a sparkling burst of lemon and bergamot over aromatic basil, rosemary and a flicker of caraway, faithfully recalling the bright, refined start of Eau Sauvage. The heart is its soul: indolic jasmine and hedione-style radiance woven through soft rose, spicy carnation, powdery orris and earthy coriander and patchouli, with creamy sandalwood smoothing it all. The base settles into a classic chypre of mossy oakmoss, dry vetiver, soft musk and warm amber. As a dupe it captures the citrus-herb-jasmine-moss elegance of this all-time great in outline, though it wears flatter and more linear, the delicate nuance and gentle projection of the genuine article softened to a skin-near presence with moderate longevity. The result is a refined, aromatic-citrus-chypre with timeless appeal, perfect for the office, formal wear and milder days - a wallet-friendly way to wear one of perfumery's quiet legends.