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Parfums de Marly 2025 Extrait

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Carios

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Parfums de Marly Carios is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2025. Carios opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Pink Pepper, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Geranium, Pepper, and Thyme, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Tonka Bean, and Ambroxan. Parfums de Marly's Carios carries a Favourite verdict, a warm spicy-led wear.

Carios is a deeply divisive release. While some find its fresh, sweet, and spicy profile intoxicating and groundbreaking, others condemn it as overpriced, unoriginal, and even 'revolting'. The consensus is that it's a 'love it or hate it' from PdM, though its exorbitant price tag often tips the scales towards exasperation.
  • Sophisticated
  • Fresh
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Sensual
Carios Extrait bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its balanced fresh and spicy character makes it versatile for most occasions, with moderate projection perfectly suited for close-quarters like dates or the office. However, some find it too sweet or present for highly formal events, and certainly not for active sport.

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About

A vibrant burst of bergamot and mandarin kicks things off, sharpened by a lively pink pepper and saffron spice. This energetic opening soon softens into a heart of aromatic geranium and a continued peppery warmth, with a whisper of thyme adding an herbal edge. The base settles into a smooth, creamy blend of woody cedar, earthy vetiver, sweet tonka bean, and the modern touch of ambroxan, creating a fresh, subtly sweet, and softly ambery-woody drydown that lingers beautifully.