Parfums de Marly 2019 EDP

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Kalan

by Céline Ripert

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Parfums de Marly Kalan is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Céline Ripert. Kalan opens with Spicy Notes, Blood Orange, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Sandalwood, and Oakmoss. Parfums de Marly's Kalan carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Kalan is a truly divisive scent-bomb; you'll either love its unique, peppery-citrus punch or recoil from its perceived harshness. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but for those who get it, it's a confident, head-turning beast.
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  • Bold
  • Confident
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
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Kalan Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Spicy Notes37%
Blood Orange33%
Pepper30%
Heartas listed
Lavender54%
Orange Blossom46%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes25%
Oakmoss22%
Sandalwood18%
Tonka Bean18%
Amber17%

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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its exceptional longevity and strong projection make it unsuitable for the office, but perfect for making a statement on dates or at formal events. The unique spicy-woody profile adds an intriguing touch to evenings out, though it's too heavy for casual daytime wear or sport.

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

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

Kalan kicks off with an intense burst of spicy pepper and a zesty blood orange, quickly backed by an aromatic breath of lavender and orange blossom. As it settles, a rich, mossy woodiness emerges, grounded by creamy sandalwood, earthy oakmoss, and a warm amber-tonka base that lingers for ages. It's a complex, evolving fragrance that balances sharpness with a deep, sensual warmth.

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