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Perseus by Parfums de Marly
2024 • Men

PARFUMS DE MARLY
PERSEUS

Parfums de Marly's Perseus opens with a refreshing burst of black currant, bergamot, and grapefruit, offering a vibrant citrus greeting that feels invigorating and lively. As it settles, the heart reveals a sophisticated blend of vetiver, green mandarin, and geranium, introducing a fresh spiciness that balances the initial brightness with an earthy complexity. In the dry down, the fragrance transforms into a warm embrace of balsam fir, cashmere wood, and cedar, layered with hints of dry wood, ambergris, and tonka bean, creating a grounding yet refined finish that lingers comfortably on the skin. Best suited for the warmer months of spring and summer, Perseus is an ideal choice for daytime wear, effortlessly transitioning from casual outings to more polished events. With moderate longevity and sillage, it provides just enough presence without overwhelming the senses. This fragrance will appeal to men who appreciate a contemporary, woody citrus profile that feels both fresh and sophisticated. If you enjoy the likes of Dior's Sauvage but seek something a bit more nuanced, Perseus could be your next go-to fragrance.

Community Rating
3.9
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person Perfumer Nathalie Templer
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verifiedBy Fragranova Editors

Expect grapefruit and bergamot up top, with vetiver and green mandarin carrying the middle of the wear. Dry wood, cashmere wood, and ambergris carry the base, which is where the wear ultimately lives. It wears close to skin but lasts; better suited to office or intimate settings than crowded rooms. Lives in the summer-to-spring window and leans daytime. Verdict: a solid mid-tier pick with broad appeal at 3.9/5.

timerLONGEVITY

8-12 Hours69%
FLEETINGETERNAL

wavesSILLAGE

Moderate45%
INTIMATERADIATING

wc GENDER MAP

FEMININE UNISEX MASCULINE

calendar_month SEASON MAP

spa 34.3% SPRING
wb_sunny 41.8% SUMMER
eco 18% FALL
ac_unit 5.9% WINTER

schedule DAY / NIGHT

light_mode 74% DAY
dark_mode 26% NIGHT

equalizer ACCORD SIGNATURE

citrus 100%
woody 95%
aromatic 79%
fresh spicy 70%
earthy 54%
amber 54%

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