Nisean EDP

Parfums de Marly   Original
32%

Month EDP

Perfume Parlour   Dupe
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EDP Concentration EDP
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2016 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Nisean EDP
A divisive yet distinctive offering from Parfums de Marly. Nisean is a sophisticated, woody-amber fragrance, celebrated by some as a true niche standout, while others find its intensity and traditional oriental profile a bit much. A 'hidden gem' for the initiated, if you can still find it.
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Our Verdict - Month EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Nisean by Parfums de Marly - a amber fragrance led by Labdanum, Saffron, with warm spicy depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Nisean EDP
Month EDP

Notes

Accords

Nisean Month
100%
Woody
66%
75%
Amber
90%
73%
Warm Spicy
78%
60%
Patchouli
Sweet
54%
46%
Balsamic
45%
Earthy
Woody shared
100%
66%
Amber shared
75%
90%
Warm Spicy shared
73%
78%
60%
54%
46%
45%

Performance

Nisean Month
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Nisean

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its sophisticated, woody-amber profile and moderate sillage make it suitable for formal events and dates, lending an elegant air without being overpowering. The strong, characterful patchouli and resinous notes make it less appropriate for very casual or sporty settings, as some find it too intense.

Month

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The amber character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its amber, warm spicy signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
32%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, amber, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Nisean EDP
Month EDP
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