Philipp Plein Parfums 2020 EDP

M ££ Acquired

No Limit$

by Alberto Morillas

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Philipp Plein Parfums No Limit$ is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Alberto Morillas. No Limit$ opens with Bergamot, Pepper, Cardamom, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Dark Chocolate, Amber, Vanilla, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Leather. Philipp Plein Parfums's No Limit$ carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a seriously divisive scent. Some call it a masterpiece, a bold, masculine statement with incredible value, while others find it simply repulsive 'medicinal Vicks' or 'cow poop' leather. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if you like challenge, it's a unique ride.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Warm
  • Masculine
  • Mysterious
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No Limit$ Eau de Parfum bottle

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its potent leather and warm spicy accords make it too strong for the office, but perfect for dates or cold-weather nights out. Some find it versatile enough for smart casual, but its intensity means it won't suit every situation.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

No Limit$ crashes in with a fierce opening of black pepper, clove, and star anise, giving an initial medicinal, almost smoky bite reminiscent of new leather. This raw, edgy introduction gradually mellows, revealing a surprisingly plush heart of dark chocolate and warm vanilla, infused with amber and incense. The dry down settles into a rugged yet refined leather and woody base, maintaining a bold masculinity balanced by a subtly alluring sweetness.

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