# Parfum ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2015 - **BGG Rating**: 6.5 - **BGG Rank**: #3992 - **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 45 min - **Weight**: 2.10 / 5 - **Designers**: Marcel Süßelbeck, Marco Ruskowski - **Artists**: Claus Stephan - **Publishers**: Queen Games, Piatnik - **Categories**: Industry / Manufacturing, Renaissance - **Mechanics**: Action Points, Dice Rolling, Open Drafting, Set Collection ## Verdict An elegant and snappy game for those who enjoy production and resource management themes.Super immersive and elegant themeFast and dynamic gameplaySmooth drafting mechanicsEasy to learn and playReliance on dice luckMight be too short for someRECOMMENDED ## Description Ever wondered what life is like as a master perfumer? In Parfum, you dive headfirst into the fascinating world of fragrances to become the biggest name in the industry! The game puts you in charge of an essence laboratory, where ingredients like lavender, vanilla, and violets are your best friends. But simply mixing everything you find won't cut it; the secret to success lies in precision. You'll need to distill these precious essences to create perfumes that are true works of art. The real challenge is that the market is demanding: each customer has very specific tastes and will only open their wallet if your perfume is exactly what they are looking for. To secure the sale, you'll need to bottle your creations in the right flasks, catering to your clientele's preferences. Combining resource management with a dash of luck through dice rolling, you'll have to decide how to spend your action points to dominate the fragrance market. Will you manage to create the perfect scent to win over all the customers, or will you end up with a stock of useless essences? It's a dynamic, fast-paced game with a super elegant theme that will make you want to smell every single component! ## FAQ ### How long does a game take? The game is quite quick, taking about 45 minutes per session. ### How complex is the game? It's a light-weight game, perfect for those wanting a strategic experience without too much complexity. ### How many players is it for? It works great with 2 to 4 players. ### Is there a luck factor? Yes, dice rolling introduces an element of unpredictability that you'll need to manage. ### What is the main goal? To be the most successful perfumer by creating scents that match customer preferences. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 35.08 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=1383536&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 40.41 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=1434844&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/15395/parfum?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com