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Oil-based perfume
Parfé No.17
Gender:
Female
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Parfé No.17 — the fragrance's character
Parfé No.17 is a women's oil perfume with a distinctive oriental-woody character.
The composition combines a fresh citrus burst, a bitter-sweet orange facet and the resinous depth of incense, gradually transitioning into a soft amber-woody accord.
The fragrance was created by Parfé, a young niche brand founded in France in 2018.
Its aesthetic is built on minimalism, clean lines and a conceptual reinterpretation of perfumery, so No.17 comes across not as a simple crowd-pleaser, but as a thoughtfully crafted olfactory image.
Development and mood
At the opening, Parfé No.17 smells bright and dry: a citrus accord and bigarade add an energetic bitterness and the sensation of cool air.
Incense makes the opening more composed and refined, without excessive sweetness.
As it develops on the skin, neroli, patchouli and woody nuances emerge. Neroli softens the austere texture with a green-citrus floral nuance, while patchouli lends the fragrance an earthy depth.
In the base, amber and white chocolate create a warm, slightly gourmand effect that supports the woody accord and makes the trail especially noticeable.
Wearability and sillage
It is positioned as a women's perfume, but its rich woody-oriental structure may appeal to anyone who enjoys dense, resinous and noticeable compositions.
Parfé No.17 has very strong sillage: the fragrance leaves an expressive cloud and is best suited to cool weather, evening outings, special occasions and situations when you want to make an impression.
The oil formula stays close to the skin during the first few minutes, then gradually forms a long-lasting, rich trail.
Exact recommendations for applying it to skin and clothing are not provided, so it is sensible to start with a small amount and intensify the scent if necessary: this concentration and powerful sillage do not require generous application.
Its place in the collection and alternatives
No information is available about the collection, release date, perfumer or other concentrations of Parfé No.17.
Therefore, the fragrance is primarily interesting for its distinctive combination of bitter citrus, incense, patchouli, amber and white chocolate.
Those drawn to an amber-woody theme with a rich, slightly oriental mood may want to explore Chanel Coromandel.
The similarity lies in the depth and warm woody base, but Parfé No.17 stands out with a more contrasting citrus-and-incense opening and a distinctive oil-based presentation.
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