Parfums de Marly 2019 EDP

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Sedley

by Olivier Cresp , Hamid Merati-Kashani

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Parfums de Marly Sedley is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Olivier Cresp and Hamid Merati-Kashani. Sedley opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Lavender, Geranium, Frankincense, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Parfums de Marly's Sedley carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A sparkling, hyper-modern citrus-mint blend with a breezy aquatic twist and soft woods underneath. Sedley is the definition of crowd-pleasing versatility for anyone seeking a signature fresh scent with niche polish.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Energetic
Sedley 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

The citrus, mint, and aquatic notes make Sedley exceptionally suited to spring and summer, offering cooling freshness and lightness. Its aromatic-woody undertone lends some versatility for mild autumn days, but it lacks the warmth or heft for cold winter wear.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Sedley's clean, sparkling freshness makes it perfect for casual and office settings where a bright, non-intrusive scent is preferred. Its moderate projection is safe for professional and day-to-day wear, but it may lack the gravitas for formal occasions.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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

Sedley opens with a vivid burst of lemon, bergamot, and cooling mint, instantly evoking clean blue water and crisp air. Aquatic and aromatic facets glide through the heart, where lavender, rosemary, and geranium add brisk greenery and a hint of floral lift. The drydown is airy and transparent, with ambroxan, sandalwood, and cedar providing smooth woody-musk staying power. Sheer, refreshing, and effortlessly modern, Sedley is a refined take on the classic citrus aromatic genre.

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