Parfums de Marly 2026 EDP

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Dorval

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Parfums de Marly Dorval is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2026. Dorval opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Cinnamon, Clary Sage, and Copaiba Balm, and dries down to a base of Guaiac Wood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean, and Ambroxan. Parfums de Marly's Dorval carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

Dorval is PDM's olive branch to those lost down the niche rabbit hole, offering a safe, well-blended scent that aims to please universally. Don't expect groundbreaking innovation, but do expect a smooth, spicy vanilla that's hard to dislike, if not entirely unique.
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Dorval 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:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and long-lasting nature make it versatile for various settings, leaning towards day into evening. While generally pleasing and suitable for many occasions, its gourmand facets might be a bit much for highly formal or athletic activities.

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
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Opens with a familiar yet inviting blend of bright bergamot, sharp pink pepper, and warm cardamom, quickly transitioning to a heart of herbaceous clary sage and spicy cinnamon, underpinned by the dry, balsamic nuance of copaiba balm. The dry down settles into a plush, sophisticated gourmand territory with creamy vanilla and sweet praline, balanced by the smoky depth of guaiac wood and the subtle, warm embrace of ambroxan and tonka bean. It's a journey from zesty spice to a warmly spiced, subtly sweet finish.

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