Parfums de Marly Sedley Eau de Parfum Spray 125ml

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As for when to wear, Nisean leans more towards autumn/winter due to its deep combination of sweet musky patchouli with woody/amber notes. Gives more of a formal masculine vibe, so one to get dressed up when wearing. Would male an excellent late afternoon into evening scent, so think wedding receptions, early evening dates, theatre and other formal occasions. Just as the name indicates, Layton Exclusif is a more exclusive (and expensive) version of Layton– that takes the fragrance in another direction. And as it dries down… the fragrance starts to smooth out and you get a beautiful sweet cherry tobacco vibe mixed with the creamy smoky vanilla. Now, as it starts to dry down… the oud and guaiac wood appear with a hint of vanilla and a subtle coffee note – giving it a dark, rich, smoky woody vibe with a bittersweet coffee undertone. Parfums de Marly fragrances are synonymous with the splendour and sheer decadence of 18th century France. With one eye firmly fixed on the past, the best Parfums de Marly colognesoffer and eccentric mix of French opulence fused with a modern contemporary twist.

Launched in 2010, Godolphin is a masculine leather fragrance with a fruity twist created by fragrance nose Michele Saramito. Although I am not a lover of straight-up leather fragrances, Godolphin is a true thoroughbred and more than a generic leather frag. Now, this is more suited for the mature 20-up crowd and best worn in the cooler weather: fall/winter (cool spring nights). Do not wear this in the high summer heat as things will get messy. Dressed-up Dressed-downThe performance of Godolphin is excellent with sillage creating a 4-5 feet trail, and standing projection is about 4-5 feet. This is a very long-lasting fragrance at 8+ hours. Named after the now extinct Scottish breed of horse, Galloway is a masculine combination of citrus, pepper, musk and amber that conveys power and strength. I’d place it in the same ballpark as fragrances like Viking and Sauvage. While it doesn’t smell like them, it’s the same sort of modern masculine Aromatic fougere that gives a firm nod to the past and its traditional barbershop aftershaves. Launched in 2019, Kalan is an incredibly intriguing blend of spices, woods, citrus and florals with an earthy vibe. Interestingly Kalan reveals itself more and more as the hours’ pass. Blurring the lines between the historic and modern, PDM fragrances continue to accentuate the extremes. With several compliment-inducing men’s fragrances in their collection, we review ten Parfums de Marly men’s fragrances that deserve closer scrutiny.

Presented in my favourite Parfums de Marly bottle with silver coloured bottle, silver cap and the dual rearing horses logo. Very classy and eye-catching. The opening of Herod is a sweet/spicy combo of cinnamon and pepper which gives it an almost oriental vibe. Fresh tobacco and sensual incense come from the heart and thoroughly grab your attention. Upon dry-down, a wave of soothingly sweet and creamy vanilla seems to coat every note, with a fruity/musky aroma soon following. Very smooth and sophisticated. I really loved the opening of Sedley while I owned it. Or at least the first hour and a half (I guess that’s more than just the opening). It does a nice job of blending Aromatic spices that feel lively and crisp with a touch of sweetness. It uses ambroxan well, imo and it gets some warmth and dimension from it.To be clear, Habdan is an EDP and doesn’t scream out for attention. You get about 2 to 3 hours of just over arm’s length projection – with a gorgeous scent trail. It then sits closer to the skin for about 6 to 8 hours plus.

As for when to wear, personally, I feel that Oajan is an any-season and any time of day/night fragrance. Maybe not on a hot summers afternoon, but any other time is fair game. Think date night, fancy meal, bars, clubs, even the office if used sparingly As I said earlier, this is an enriched, darker and more complex oriental version of Layton (it’s less sweet and more woody). Think: Layton’s older mature brother. 🙂 As for when to wear, Sedley is a light spring/summer masculine fragrance that is great for daytime. One to wear when you want to smell clean and fresh. Think; relaxing on the beach, summer walks, after the gym, light brunch. Kalan is warm and spicy, with an earthy and woody dry down. It performs incredibly well, lasts a long time and is perfect for fall and winter. Now, as it starts to dry down… some creamy vanilla and a touch of powdery tonka bean join the party and morph beautifully with the opening.Fragrance visionary Julien Sprecher founded Parfums de Marly in 2009 and takes inspiration from the past as much as the present, in particular the decadent era of the French aristocracy. As it dries down… some patchouli, tonka bean and rich creamy smoky vanilla make an appearance, along with some woody notes and hints of florals. Chocolatey Vibe During this period, King Louis XV's love for fine fragrances flowered into a “golden age” for men's perfume. Herod is an intoxicatingly rich combination of tobacco, vanilla and incense that draws you in like a moth-to-the-flame. Resistance is futile. Launched in 2012, the nose behind Herod is Olivier Pescheux. Do not overspray this one. 1 to 2 sprays MAX is all you need. Trust me – this can get out of hand if you go crazy with the trigger. Less is definitely more. 🙂

This article is sponsored by Parfums de Marly but don't let that fool you into thinking we're biased because out of the 15 fragrances in today's list, we'd bought 10 with our own money, long before writing this article!As for when to wear, with its fruity/leather combo Godolphin feels more autumn/winter, perhaps edging into early spring. In all honestly, Godolphin smells so good I would wear it in the summer too but more as an evening scent. Carlisle is unisex but leans masculine and is suited for just about any occasion in cool weather: fall/winter (cool spring days). Avoid wearing this in the summer as it will get cloying. Not good. Perfect for… Bottom line: this scent is perfection to me. So simple, so plain, yet so rich and unique. The wait is over. You get a warm sweet creamy spicy apple vanilla vibe. It’s sweet, but not overly sweet… and it smells AMAZING.