Parfums de Marly 2014 EDP

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Byerley

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Parfums de Marly Byerley is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014. Byerley opens with Bergamot and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Cedar and Guaiac Wood, and dries down to a base of Resins and Vetiver. Parfums de Marly's Byerley carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Byerley is a proper Marmite fragrance - you'll either adore its dark, earthy vetiver and sophisticated woodiness, or you'll hate its lack of sweetness and what some find an 'old-school' vibe. Not for the faint of heart, but a serious statement for those who get it.
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  • Mysterious
  • Bold
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  • Classic
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Byerley Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom57%
Bergamot43%
Heartas listed
Guaiac Wood52%
Cedar48%
Baseas listed
Vetiver66%
Resins34%

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:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its mature, woody profile makes it excellent for formal wear or a professional office setting where gravitas is appreciated. However, its intensity and lack of mass appeal mean it scores lower for casual situations and sport, and only moderately well for dates.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Opens with a sharp, invigorating punch of cardamom and bergamot, quickly ushering in a dense, woody heart of guaiac wood and cedar. The journey deepens into a rich, resinous vetiver dry-down, earthy and subtly smoky. It's a complex, dry, and distinctly green aroma, evoking a deep forest floor after rain.

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