Can I use temporary stat bonuses to obtain locked levelling perks in Fallout 4?

I am playing a low Charisma character, but I really want the Intimidation perk. I know you can train your S.P.E.C.I.A.L. stats up, and that there's certain items such as the SPECIAL book, and Bobbleheads which give permanent stat buffs, but what if I get a temporary level 10 Charisma through clothing and chems etc?

Would I be able to gain access to the full Charisma tree when levelling up?

Secondary related question: When you do level up, do you HAVE to allocate a point immediately? Or can you exit out, pop a Mentat, then go back in and choose a perk?

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You don't get any added "soft boost" from items as part of the stat requirements in the perks chart.

So if you popped a mentat or put on a special hat, these things will not effect your available perks in the perk chart.

You don't have to allocate a point immediately though either, you can store points but will be continually reminded by the game "You leveled up! Spend your points in the Perk Chart!"

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