Parfums de Marly 2013 EDP

U ££££ Acquired

Oajan

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Parfums de Marly Oajan is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Oajan opens with Osmanthus, Cinnamon, and Honey, settles into a heart of Labdanum, Benzoin, Ambergris, and Artemisia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Parfums de Marly's Oajan carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper Christmas cracker, if you're into smelling like a gourmet mince pie. It's a divisive gourmand Beast Mode scent from older batches, though newer ones seem to have taken a hit in the oomph department. Still, it's a beautifully blended, indulgent treat for cold weather.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
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Oajan 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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its strong projection and rich gourmand character, Oajan is far too intense for a typical office environment. It shines brightest on a date or for evening casual wear, as its warmth and sweetness create an inviting aura. For formal events, it suits colder weather where its opulent nature can be appreciated without being overwhelming. Definitely not for 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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Imagine a rich, sticky honey-drenched cinnamon bun, still warm from the oven, with a hint of dried fruit and a creamy vanilla swirl. The vibrant cinnamon and sweet honey kick things off, melting into a seductive heart of amber and resinous benzoin. The dry-down settles into a comforting blanket of musky vanilla and tonka, with a subtle earthy patchouli keeping it grounded and never cloying. It's an edible, opulent embrace.

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