Athalia
| Edp | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2025 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Erotika Maximale
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Which Should You Buy?
Athalia from Parfums de Marly is a divisive, gothic iris number. It's either an enigmatic, sophisticated powdery dream or a harsh, old-fashioned nightmare resembling burnt rubber or mothballs. A love-it-or-hate-it scent for the bold.
This is certainly not for the faint-hearted. Erotika Maximale is a divisive scent, polarising the crowd with its bold animalic and powdery notes. You'll either love its BDSM-inspired intensity or find it shockingly off-putting.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 15% | 11% |
| Floral | 21% | 14% |
| Fruity | 1% | 2% |
| Green | 1% | 1% |
| Sweet | 25% | 23% |
| Warm | 15% | 19% |
| Woody | 9% | 18% |
| Earthy | 12% | 12% |
| Animalic | 17% | 17% |
| Fresh | 10% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and elegant, somewhat serious powdery iris make it suitable for office wear, although some find it too strong. It really shines in formal settings and on dates, given its sophisticated and sensual character. It's definitely not a casual or sport fragrance.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its intimate, albeit intense, aroma is far too risqué for the office or casual daytime wear. It shines on a date, creating an alluring and deeply sensual aura. It could work for a daring formal event, but only if you're prepared to make a statement.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Powdery, Musky accords and Iris, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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