Vilhelm Parfumerie 2020 EDP

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Skins x Vilhelm

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Vilhelm Parfumerie Skins x Vilhelm is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Skins x Vilhelm opens with Black Tea, Bergamot, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Leather, Violet, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Papyrus, Sandalwood, and Palo Santo. Vilhelm Parfumerie's Skins x Vilhelm carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive clone or an inspired take, depending on who you ask. If you love the Santal 33 vibe but want a slightly different spin, or just can't stand Le Labo, give it a sniff before it's gone for good.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Cool
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Skins x Vilhelm 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
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
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and versatile, 'clean' woody profile make it suitable for various settings, especially casual outings or dates where it can be appreciated up close. It's too unique and potentially polarising for formal events, and not suited for sport.

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
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Skins x Vilhelm opens with a brisk, almost airy freshness from bergamot and black tea, underpinned by a hint of juniper. As it settles, a soft, refined leather emerges, gracefully mingling with a subtle violet and the clean edge of lavender. The dry down is a smooth, woody affair, dominated by creamy sandalwood, the distinctive dry spice of papyrus, and a smoky warmth from palo santo, creating a musky, sophisticated finish.

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