Parfums de Marly 2023 EDP

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Althaïr

by Hamid Merati-Kashani , Ilias Ermenidis

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Parfums de Marly Althaïr is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Hamid Merati-Kashani and Ilias Ermenidis. Althaïr opens with Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Cardamom, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Vanilla and Elemi, and dries down to a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean, and Almond. Parfums de Marly's Althaïr carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Althaïr is the apex of crowd-pleasing vanilla-dense, creamy, and spiced yet never juvenile. Its warmth and opulence seduce in cold weather, but the sweetness and projection demand a confident hand. Mass appeal meets niche richness.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Cozy
  • Modern
  • Confident
  • Warm
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Althaïr Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Althaïr's richness, warmth, and heavy vanilla-praline sweetness make it ideal for fall and winter, cutting through the cold and feeling cozy. The gourmand density can be cloying in heat, limiting summer suitability, while the spicy citrus opening gives it some spring versatility.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

With strong projection, dense sweetness, and a sensual, inviting trail, Althaïr shines most on dates and nighttime occasions. It can be overwhelming or distracting for office or sporting contexts, but works for casual cold-weather wear and some semi-formal events if applied with restraint.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Althaïr envelops you in a creamy cloud of bourbon vanilla and caramelized praline, uplifted by a spicy flash of cinnamon and cardamom, then softened by powdery orange blossom. The heart pulses with silky vanilla and a whisper of smoky woods, while the base settles into a luscious, edible blend of candied almond, musk, and ambroxan. The result is an indulgent yet sophisticated gourmand-think crème brûlée laced with spice, balanced by a woody, musky undertone that lingers well into the night. Both comforting and luxurious, Althaïr is a modern vanilla masterpiece for cool evenings and intimate moments.

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