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Darley Eau de Parfum bottle Darley EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2009 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Beast Eau de Parfum bottle Beast EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Darley EDP
This one is a divisive topic, with many feeling it's a high-class Le Male clone that costs far too much for its performance, while others find its smooth, refined profile and barbershop freshness irresistible. Sample first, definitely. If you love the DNA, you just might love it.
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Our Verdict - Beast EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Parfums de Marly - Darley. Built around Bergamot, African Orange Flower, Amalfi Lemon, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Parfums de Marly - Darley.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Darley EDP
Beast EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 28% vs 100%
Only in Darley
Mint 45% Lemon 26%
Shared Notes
Lavender 29% vs 11%
Cinnamon 20% vs 12%
Orange Blossom 17% vs 15%
Rose 16% vs 8%
Rosemary 15% vs 8%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 20% vs 23%
Amber 18% vs 45%
Patchouli 16% vs 30%

Accords

Darley Beast
100%
Aromatic
84%
Woody
70%
71%
Lavender
67%
Amber
64%
Green
60%
Citrus
55%
Vanilla
52%
Cinnamon
Sweet
50%
100%
Woody shared
84%
70%
71%
67%
64%
60%
55%
52%
50%

Performance

Darley Beast
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Darley

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and understated profile makes it a strong contender for office and casual wear, as noted by several reviewers. However, weaker performance reports prevent it from being a standout for formal events, and its aromatic depth might be too much for sport.

Beast

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
68%
Key Similarities

Both share Guaiac Wood, Lavender, Mint notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Darley EDP
Beast EDP
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