Parfums de Marly 2012 EDP

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Herod

by Olivier Pescheux

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Parfums de Marly Herod is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Olivier Pescheux. Herod opens with Pepper and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Osmanthus, Tobacco, Labdanum, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Musk, Amber, and Cedar. Parfums de Marly's Herod carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A benchmark tobacco-vanilla that wraps you in smoky, spiced luxury. Herod is intense, seductive, and unmistakably plush-perfect for cold evenings, special outings, and commanding presence.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
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Herod 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
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Herod's rich tobacco, spicy cinnamon, and creamy vanilla make it ideal for cold weather. The warmth and sweetness shine in fall and winter, but can be a bit heavy for hot summer days.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its strong projection and opulent, cozy aura, Herod excels for evening dates and formal settings. Its boldness may overwhelm in close office or sporty environments.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Woody amber musk Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes from Iso E Super

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

Herod is a velvet cloak of sweet pipe tobacco, cinnamon, and creamy vanilla, laced with incense and amber for an enveloping, smoky warmth. The opening is spicy and rich, with cinnamon and pepperwood, soon melting into a heart of honeyed tobacco and dark resins. As it dries down, lush vanilla and subtle woods create a plush, addictive trail. Luxurious, comforting, and undeniably masculine, Herod is the epitome of modern niche opulence.

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