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Parfums de MarlyAlthaïr

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  • 12Notes mapped
  • 10Main accords
  • 4.3Blind buy score
Fragrance DNA

How it smells, layer by layer

Top, heart and base notes unfold over hours. Dots show how noticeable each note is in its stage.

Main accords

About this scent

Althaïr

Althaïr by Parfums de Marly is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for men. Althaïr was launched in 2023. Althaïr was created by Hamid Merati-Kashani and Ilias Ermenidis. Top notes are Cinnamon, Orange Blossom, Cardamom and Bergamot; middle notes are Bourbon Vanilla and elemi; base notes are Praline, Musk, Ambroxan, Guaiac Wood, Tonka and Candied Almond. Parfums de Marly launches Althaïr, a masculine fragrance that pays homage to French haute parfumerie and the woody-vanilla-amber fragrance family.This modern tribute features high-quality Bourbon vanilla blended with citrus, spices, and noble woods for a balance of warmth and freshness. Created collaboratively by Julien Sprecher and perfumers Hamid Merati-Kashani and Ilias Ermenidis, Althaïr boasts a captivating contrast between traditional and disruptive notes, delivering distinct opulence.Top Notes: Orange Blossom Absolute, Bergamot From Italy, Cinnamon From Ceylon, Cardamom From Guatemala Heart: Bourbon Vanilla From Madagascar, Elemi From The Philippines Base: Ambrox, Guaiac Wood Praline, MuskEncased in an opaque, warm-toned brown bottle, the fragrance's imagery invites a multisensory experience.

Performance

How it actually wears

Community-sourced scores on a 0-10 scale, plus the character spectrum.

Longevity
~8 hrs
Compliment factor
Mixed reactions
Sillage
CharacterLeans masculine
FeminineUnisexMasculine
When to wear it

Seasons & occasions

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Best seasons
WinterBest match
AutumnAlso great
SpringWorks well
SummerLight option
Best occasions
EveningBest match
DateAlso great
Time of day
Day & night
Leans evening
Community verdict

What the community says

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What people love
  • Mass-pleasing with high compliment potential
  • Smooth high-quality bourbon vanilla profile
  • Perfect for cold weather and winter
  • Comforting cozy and warm gourmand
  • Excellent for dates and evening wear
  • High-quality blending of spice and sweetness
Worth knowing
  • Too sweet for hot summer days
  • Very expensive for a designer-style scent
  • Can feel cloying or overly sweet
  • Lacks artistic niche originality
  • Not unique enough for the price
  • Synthetic opening notes for some users
/ 5
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