Galloway
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | 2016 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Athalia
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Which Should You Buy?
Parfums de Marly Galloway is a divisive one. While many adore its elegant cleanliness for summer, a vocal minority finds it overpriced and strangely disagreeable, bordering on 'olfactory accident'. Definitely sample this one before committing.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 19% | 15% |
| Floral | 27% | 21% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 2% | 1% |
| Sweet | 19% | 25% |
| Warm | 19% | 15% |
| Woody | 5% | 9% |
| Earthy | 8% | 12% |
| Animalic | 20% | 17% |
| Fresh | 17% | 10% |
Mood
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its clean, inoffensive profile makes it an excellent choice for the office and casual wear. While fresh, its strong projection could be too much for some dates, and the blend isn't quite suited for all formal events.
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Iris, Musky accords and Musk, Iris notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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