Parfums de Marly 2016 EDP

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Nisean

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Parfums de Marly Nisean is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Nisean opens with Grapefruit, Lime, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Floral Notes, Rose, Geranium, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Cedar, and Patchouli. Parfums de Marly's Nisean carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A divisive yet distinctive offering from Parfums de Marly. Nisean is a sophisticated, woody-amber fragrance, celebrated by some as a true niche standout, while others find its intensity and traditional oriental profile a bit much. A 'hidden gem' for the initiated, if you can still find it.
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  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Classic
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Nisean Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pink Pepper37%
Lime32%
Grapefruit31%
Heartas listed
Saffron22%
Labdanum20%
Frankincense17%
Floral Notes16%
Geranium13%
Rose13%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes32%
Patchouli30%
Amber19%
Cedar18%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its sophisticated, woody-amber profile and moderate sillage make it suitable for formal events and dates, lending an elegant air without being overpowering. The strong, characterful patchouli and resinous notes make it less appropriate for very casual or sporty settings, as some find it too intense.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Nisean opens with a brief, sharp citrus zing from grapefruit and lime, quickly ushering in a heart of dry, spiced rose and geranium, warmed by saffron and the resinous depth of labdanum and frankincense. The base solidifies into a rich, masculine woody embrace of cedar and patchouli, softened by amber. It's a complex, oriental spicy journey that settles into a confident, earthy warmth with hints of balsamic sweetness.

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