Parfums de Marly 2016 EDP

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Athalia

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Parfums de Marly Athalia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Athalia opens with Bitter Orange and Frankincense, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Iris, and Cashmeran, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Vanilla. Parfums de Marly's Athalia carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Classic
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Athalia 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

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.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER/EAU), ACETYL CEDRENE, TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, HEXAMETHYLINDANOPYRAN, LIMONENE, CITRUS AURANTIUM PEEL OIL, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, COUMARIN, LINALOOL, VANILLIN, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, GERANIOL, ISOEUGENYL ACETATE, CITRONELLOL, PINENE, ISOEUGENOL, TERPINEOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LINALYL ACETATE, TERPINOLENE, ALPHA-TERPINENE, GERANYL ACETATE, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names different allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Athalia opens with a sharp, slightly bitter orange and frankincense, swiftly leading into a powdery explosion of iris and orange blossom. The heart is all about that creamy, soft cashmeran, before settling into a warm, musky amber and vanilla base. It evokes a cold yet sensual mystery, with whispers of vintage allure and dark elegance.

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Where to buy

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