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The Perfume Bible / A closer look

Parure
meets Apercu.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Green Notes · Bergamot · Jasmine · Oakmoss · Patchouli

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with green; Concentration not recorded leads with warm spicy. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Guerlain Parure bottle
Guerlain

Parure

Concentration not recorded

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Houbigant Apercu bottle
Houbigant

Apercu

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originFranceFrance
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year19752000
Leading accordsgreen · earthy · fruitywarm spicy · woody · aromatic
Notes unique to this recordPlum, Fruity Notes, Citruses, Rose, Narcissus, Orris Root, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley, Leather, Spices, AmberAmalfi Lemon, Neroli, Tuberose, Cinnamon, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang, Clove, Cassia, Vetiver, Sandalwood
Longevity / 53.45 · 116 votes3.60 · 62 votes
Projection / 42.54 · 181 votes2.49 · 86 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Parure

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Apercu

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed green and earthy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed warm spicy and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.