Wake Up World

This is best described as mystery meets mastery. Have we all been asleep for the past two years? At times a nightmare, other times surreal but most of the time praying for a better tomorrow; and dreaming about a brighter future. Understanding that change is inevitable and this too shall pass. Well, This scent is more symbolic and nostalgic than it’s name would suggest. This master perfumer made scents that were massive hits three decades ago, He made them for other brands and with less sophisticated materials and many times mostly chemicals. So when this scent was modernized and updated for his own brand - it was more than improved, it transitioned into something special, a modern masterpiece; one with a proven scent dna, I suppose mass appealing but no less sublime. It is sweet, smooth, and best described as a Amber Fougere. It is both warm and bright. But one, that isn’t grounded in the base of oak moss like Mousee Uliminae by Rogue(also a masterpiece). This scent Mr. Almairac shopped the world and constantly re-forumulated until the scent we wake up to is perfected. It is the past and the future in a bottle. Since ingredients become more expensive and more rare, blending or even breaking the lines in Scent boxes while still showing a familiarity may become the norm. This gem, is both light and dark as the bottle would suggest and the hidden golden juice will reveal. It will change with the weather and is the rare amber that is appropriate for all seasons. I am not sure why it is so underrated, or even why this house doesn’t get the love it deserves? It is almost like the name of this scent isn’t just symbolic - it is an announcement. Don't sleep on this. The future has a way of arriving unannounced. - 4.46/5

Got a sample of this from Luckyscent with my last order, now that I've worn it a few times I'm getting a full bottle. It does remind me of the original Minoutare and Roma Uomo (Dunhill Desire too) but less sweet, high pitched, smells a little more grounded and natural. It's exactly the sort of fragrance I've been looking for. I'm about to be middle aged, and I've been looking for a fragrance that balances sweetness and fruity notes without feeling like I'm wearing something aiming for the 20something fuck boy market. This is perfect. I get a sort of vague Dole fruit cup fruitiness, soft amber and tonka with a ghost of a rose note. It's more of a vibe/aura than individual notes. Performance is monstrous which is shocking by today's standards. Normally I get two wears out of a Luckyscent sample, I'm on my fourth one today. It lasts all day, it projects, and it smells sweet and inviting without being immature. Price is sort of the the Achilles heal, I could get three bottles of the the aforementioned frags for less than a full bottle of this. But for me it's better than those three and fills a need I've had for a while so I'll be getting a full bottle. If you're a little older and feel like Eros isn't your style, try this out!

Upon first sniff I was dissapointed. I let it settle and was pleasantly surprised with how it transitioned into the middle notes. I was transported back to when I was 16/17 years old and in love. I didn't wear minatour back then, I know that because I was poor. However, I think this reminds me a of a deodorant I wore back then, or something my gf at the time was wearing. I was unsure about it for a while, until a few days later when I was riding my e-bike, I thought I could smell something really sexy and eventually after a few rides I realised the smell of WUW was stuck in the strap of my helmet. So I tried the sample a few more times and fell in love all over again. Anyway.....The vanilla in this is basically icecream. The other notes in the bass are so perfectly blended it's impressive and you can see how each note adds it's own piece of magic. I really like this, it's sweet, sexy, fresh and thick like something you could spread on toast and eat, like there is noone watching. If you sample it then be patient and get a larger sample. Top 3 favourites from this brand. Really lovely.

Wake Up World by Parle Moi de Parfum is another excellent offering from the house of Parle Moi de Parfum. There’s something about this fragrance that reminds me of the style of men’s colognes from the 1990s, yet it still manages to feel modern at the same time. In particular, I notice a strong resemblance to Minotaure by Paloma Picasso, which makes sense considering both fragrances were created by the same perfumer, Michel Almairac. The freshness here is elegant but not citrus-driven. Instead, there’s a cool, almost cold quality in the opening that contrasts beautifully with the warmer base notes. That balance between cool freshness and underlying warmth remains present throughout the entire wear. To my nose it leans slightly masculine, though still refined and versatile enough to be worn comfortably throughout the year. A very polished and distinctive fragrance overall. Scent: 8.5/10 | Longevity: 7.5/10 | Projection: 7/10 | Overall: 8.5/10

First time smelled this scent was a quick reminder of the Sculpture Homme, actually it was a riminder of my firend who had used it a lot back in days... Similarity with Sculpture is more than obvious, but "Wake up" is much better in therms of refinement. I would not like to cut this pefrume on parts and ingredients, because the blend as that is PERFECT, fresh, moderately sweet, sophisticated, VERY likable, performances is also pretty good, versability is 10 out of 10. "Parle moi de Parfum" was the only one boutique which i was visiting more than once during my stay in Paris for a 10 days... i I really like the story behind this house and their relationship with customers. Think, this house deserves all the praise, and if you're ever in Paris, take 15 minutes to visit this perfumery in Le Marais, cuz it's like visiting a small museum of perfumery. Wishing all the best for Parle Moi team, and good luck in future work.

Why fix whats broken, with all the nostalgia of vintage items from furniture, clothing, haircuts and fragrances coming back to the lime light because so much things are just better quality in the pass vs the presence with all the clone houses and quick money grabs. This is just simply a high quality fragrance that morphs into something amazing and to die for. You have to let it sit for 30mins before judging it because it transforms into this lemony creamy goodness with clean facets and a splash of apple. This smells like Chanel edition Blanche mixed with still life in rio. This fragrance pulls in complements all day and last and projects. I love it so much

wake up world is a burst of green, sweet freshness. it dries down a lottttt more vanilla/tonka, but the opening is a pretty straightforward juicy/squeaky clean-feeling combo of citrus and apple. it feels like stepping out of the shower directly onto dewy grass in the morning. it does have a "men's deoderant" quality to it, but i feel that the sweet creaminess and amber in the base tones it down a bit and makes it a bit more interesting. the turkish rose definitely mellows it out and creates a sweeter, rounder scent profile. longevity is pretty good, not sure if i would buy a whole bottle though based on the pricepoint:/

For me this is better than Bond 9 Lafayette Street in every conceivable way. It has that warm spicy quality with apple a bit similar to PDM Layton. But perfume is not similar to Layton, it has fresh sharp fruity kick. Haven’t tried Picasso Minotaure but comparing this to Sculpture is an insult. Having same perfumer doesn’t change the fact that he used here just better ingredients and perfected his formula. I really think that some people don’t have the sense of quality. They just fail to pick up differences. Like watching a movie with 360p resolution instead of 1080p and saying it was the same. My score: 9.5/10

This fragrance is an excellent all-weather scent. I’d use this in the in almost any scenario or weather, except maybe the high heat, if outdoors. The opening is very fresh and citrusy and then you get a green apple that stays with you a long while, which I love. In the base, you get a rich warm amber that lasts a long time on me. Signature-scent worthy, in my opinion. More info added: Been wearing this a ton over the last few months and I went from liking it a lot to loving it. That opening is killer and that green apple...great.

I have to be honest, this is my favourite spring/summer scent but I must be crazy because this just smells like detergent to me. Like citrus dish washing soap. The dry down is what keeps me hooked and it really wakes me up as the name suggests. I came across it on my trip to Japan and then I lost the bottle so I had to buy another one. If the scent feels familiar to you then you are not alone as the perfumer Michel Almairac has concocted multiple variations of this scent for many houses.

This is a hidden gem. I saw this was compared to Lafayette St , which I was almost out of so I got a sample of Wake up world. Wow, I can definitely see the resemblance but this is different enough to be it’s own. They’re about 80-85% similar.After a few wears I fell in love and I eventually bought a 100ml for $170 , which isn’t bad compared to the over $300 price for Lafayette. Wake up world lasts longer and projects more. Save some money and buy this instead. 8.1/10⭐️

I absolutely love this scent, it has a 90's vibe but modernized. The opening is very fresh and green, dries down to a soapy, ambery, aquatic/fresh scent with some aromatics in the back. The Dihydromyrcenol ( compound used in soaps, detergents, and roomsprays) gives that ambroxan/aquatic/ fresh soapy profile in this scent, without smelling cheap. This is a fresher take on Paloma Picasso Minotaure, created by the same perfumer.

I have born in the 90’s and I was smelling this scent a lot when I was a kid. This scent is so nostalgic to me it’s bringing back memories and I love it so much. The scent is so beautiful and high quality. Michel Almairac you woke up my mind and you made my signature scent, I love your creations and in my mind I always look at you as the best perfumer who made the best male fragrances in history. Big RESPECT ❤️

I find this to be strangely hypnotic. I like the juxtaposed scent families. It is super intriguing to my brain. I usually avoid notes like green apple, but after smelling this, i don't think I will anymore... Wow! I keep sniffing my wrist, and it's like vanilla candle and alternatively dark berries and amber. I will be thinking hard about a full bottle of this one.

Every time i wear this I receive at least one complement. No other perfume in my collection does that. But that's just an added bonus. I personally adore the scent profile, especially mid to drydown, it also brings back memories as it kinda reminds me of Paloma Picasso's Minotaure that I used to wear alot as a teenager. Criminally underrated.

It's really very nice. A people pleaser to all around you. Really lovely dry down.. it's familiar but not at the same time. Worthy of a full bottle if you're needing a new all day every day frag. P.S... can still smell it after a shower also. Decent staying power

This is really strong! A scent for all seasons. Sometimes I get the apple scent and other times citrus. This transitions to a smooth benzoin, rose, vanilla and something that I can't put into words. This is energetic like an 80s kid's cereal commercial.

If you were ever a fan of the original Minotaure by Paloma Picasso, this is very similar in scent profile but is even deeper and richer. I grabbed a few backup bottles because it's that good.

My wife handed me a sample of this and I’m in love ! Beautiful sweet and fresh fragrance with just a touch of spice at the base. Projects well, stunning profile, with decent sillage.

The evolution on this scent is gorgeous! Opens with bright citrus, sultry rose middle, then on to warm, amber-y dry down. So beautiful, May be full bottle worthy!