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Vilhelm Parfumerie London Funk
Vilhelm Parfumerie

London Funk

aromatic
woody
fresh spicy
green
citrus
earthy
EDP · 2021 · unisex

Vilhelm Parfumerie is a Swedish niche house founded by Vilhelm Malmberg that has built a reputation for unconventional fragrances with distinctive personalities. Their releases tend to favor unusual ingredient combinations and bold naming conventions that reflect the scent's character rather than its marketing appeal.

London Funk opens with a sharp aromatic profile driven by bergamot, juniper, and cardamom, with basil adding an herbaceous edge that feels almost savory. The heart settles into driftwood and cassis, creating a slightly tart, woody character that avoids sweetness. The base is where the fragrance finds its anchor, with vetiver, cedar, and sandalwood providing earthy structure, while mate and ambergris add depth and a subtle animalic quality that prevents the composition from feeling too linear.

This is a fragrance for those who appreciate woody scents with attitude, especially anyone drawn to aromatic greenness balanced against warm amber-woody accords. It works year-round but feels particularly suited to cooler months when its slightly austere character and herbal elements shine. London Funk aligns with The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader.

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Main Accordsreported by community
aromatic
100%
woody
100%
fresh spicy
75%
green
50%
citrus
50%
earthy
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Juniper
Juniper
Basil
Basil
Sweet, spicy, and vividly herbal, basil has a green freshness with slightly anise-like and peppery facets that make it more complex than most culinary herbs. In perfumery it adds a lively, Mediterranean quality and pairs beautifully with citrus and woody notes. An underused note that rewards those who seek it out.
Cardamom
Cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Cassis
Cassis
The French name for blackcurrant, cassis has a dark, distinctive fruitiness with a slightly catty, herbal edge that makes it unlike any other berry. It's more complex than blackcurrant juice: both sharp and rich, with an almost savory depth. A signature opening note of certain classic and contemporary fragrances.
Driftwood
Driftwood
Dry, slightly salty, and weathered, driftwood captures the scent of bleached, sun-warmed wood washed up on a beach. It's less polished than cedarwood and more raw than sandalwood, with a marine, outdoor quality. A favourite in aquatic and casual summery compositions.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
Mate
Mate
Cedar
Cedar
Ambergris
Ambergris
One of perfumery's most storied materials, a waxy substance produced by sperm whales with a uniquely salty, sweet, earthy quality. Real ambergris is nearly unobtainable; most perfumers use synthetic alternatives. It adds a marine warmth and incredible fixative quality, making fragrances smell more 'alive' and skin-like.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
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The TacticianBest match85% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Aristocrat85% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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The Homesteader83% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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Scent Profile
aromatic100%woody100%fresh spicy75%green50%citrus50%
Fragrance Family
Amber/Woody
EDP
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Vilhelm Parfumerie London Funk— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: London Funk is $250.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $250.00. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Vilhelm Parfumerie fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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$250.00 at Vilhelm Parfumerie. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
Is $250.00 a good price for London Funk? +
Yes. The current best price is $250.00 and MSRP is $480.00. At $250.00 you save 48% vs retail.
What does Vilhelm Parfumerie London Funk smell like? +
Vilhelm Parfumerie is a Swedish niche house founded by Vilhelm Malmberg that has built a reputation for unconventional fragrances with distinctive personalities. Their releases tend to favor unusual ingredient combinations and bold naming conventions that reflect the scent's character rather than its marketing appeal. London Funk opens with a sharp aromatic profile driven by bergamot, juniper, and cardamom, with basil adding an herbaceous edge that feels almost savory. The heart settles into driftwood and cassis, creating a slightly tart, woody character that avoids sweetness. The base is where the fragrance finds its anchor, with vetiver, cedar, and sandalwood providing earthy structure, while mate and ambergris add depth and a subtle animalic quality that prevents the composition from feeling too linear. This is a fragrance for those who appreciate woody scents with attitude, especially anyone drawn to aromatic greenness balanced against warm amber-woody accords. It works year-round but feels particularly suited to cooler months when its slightly austere character and herbal elements shine. London Funk aligns with The Tactician, The Aristocrat, and The Homesteader.
What are the notes in Vilhelm Parfumerie London Funk? +
Top: Bergamot, Juniper, Basil, Cardamom. Heart: Cassis, Driftwood. Base: Vetiver, Mate, Cedar, Ambergris, Sandalwood.
What fragrance family is London Funk? +
Vilhelm Parfumerie London Funk belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Vilhelm Parfumerie London Funk? +
Based on shared notes, Cartier Rivieres Allegresse (Vetiver, Cedar, Cassis, Bergamot), Franck Boclet Made Of Sand unisex (Vetiver, Cedar, Driftwood, Juniper), Dua Fragrances Chilling By The Pacific (Cedar, Ambergris, Driftwood, Bergamot), Dua Fragrances Citrus Sea Party (Cedar, Ambergris, Driftwood, Bergamot), Dua Fragrances Poseidon's Legendary Chariot (Vetiver, Cedar, Driftwood, Bergamot) may smell similar to London Funk.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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