Parfums de Marly 2024 EDP

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Perseus

by Nathalie Templer

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Parfums de Marly Perseus is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Nathalie Templer. Perseus opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Mandarin, Vetiver, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Woody Notes, Cedar, and Tonka Bean. Parfums de Marly's Perseus carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Perseus is a divisive beast: some rave about its 'nuclear' fresh longevity and bright, modern citrus; others dismiss it as a sour, overpriced clone of Terre d'Hermes. Either way, it's a bold take on a classic profile, so don't blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Clean
  • Modern
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Perseus Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Grapefruit42%
Bergamot33%
Blackcurrant25%
Heartas listed
Vetiver39%
Mandarin34%
Geranium27%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes20%
Cashmere Wood18%
Ambergris17%
Canadian Fir Balsam16%
Cedar16%
Tonka Bean13%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage for a freshie make it versatile, leaning casual for daytime but adaptable. Reviewers mention it working well for a full workday and warm weather, indicating strong performance in various settings.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Perseus bursts open with a vibrant, zesty hit of grapefruit and blackcurrant, sharp and almost tactile. This invigorating citrus gradually mellows into a sophisticated heart of aromatic vetiver and green mandarin, underscored by geranium. The dry down introduces a rich, earthy woodiness with cashmere wood and fir resin, grounded by ambergris and a hint of tonka, offering a surprisingly long-lasting fresh scent with a warm, clean finish.

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