Vilhelm Parfumerie 2020 EDP

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Chicago High

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Vilhelm Parfumerie Chicago High is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Chicago High opens with Champagne Rosé, Bergamot, and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Honey and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, and Patchouli. Vilhelm Parfumerie's Chicago High carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it experience with Chicago High. It's a divisive beast of champagne, pineapples, honeyed tobacco, and animalic leather, delivering a boozy, smoky punch that some find utterly captivating and others utterly repulsive.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Edgy
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
Chicago High 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
Moderate
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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This fragrance is far too loud and distinctive for the office, best saved for evenings out. Its strong projection and unique, boozy-tobacco profile make it perfect for date nights and formal events where you want to leave a lasting impression.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Chicago High bursts open with a boozy, sparkling accord of champagne and sweet pineapple, swiftly leading into a rich heart of sticky honey and smoky tobacco. The dry down is deep and complex, settling into a dark, animalic leather tempered by warm amber and an earthy hint of patchouli. It's an intoxicating journey from bright effervescence to a profoundly sensual base.

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Where to buy

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