Parfums de Marly 2009 EDT

M ££ Acquired

Lippizan

by Sidonie Lancesseur

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Parfums de Marly Lippizan is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009, created by Sidonie Lancesseur. Lippizan opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Cardamom, and Clary Sage, settles into a heart of Virginia Cedarwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Oakmoss. Parfums de Marly's Lippizan carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

A truly polarising beast; Lippizan is either a classy, old-school powerhouse or a sweaty armpit. Try before you buy, unless you're a proper bloke who knows his Kouros from his Antaeus.
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  • Warm
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Lippizan Eau de Toilette 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
Moderate (4-6h)
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

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

This is a strong, projecting scent that some find 'old-school' or 'challenging' in the opening, making it less suitable for close-quarters office environments. However, its mature, classic nature and good longevity make it well-suited for formal events and can work for casual wear if applied lightly. Reviewers frequently describe it as a 'gentleman's fragrance'.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

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

Lippizan opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of bergamot and lemon, quickly joined by an aromatic green chorus of clary sage, thyme, and tarragon, spiced with cardamom. As it settles, a woody heart of cedar and vetiver emerges, softened by subtle hints of rose and jasmine, and a touch of powdery iris. The dry down is a classic masculine blend of oakmoss, rich leather, and musk, with a comforting hint of amber and vanilla adding warmth.

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