Quality fragrance just not my cup of tea
The scent reminds me as a child watching my dad shave. With the soap on the mug and the brush. He’d dab a dot of lather on my nose. Fond memory.
Parfums de Marly Althair was released in fall 2023. Created by Hamid Merati-Kashani and Ilias Ermenidis, it is centered on vanilla. They say it is for men, but we think it is definitely unisex. Notes of cardamom, cinnamon, bergamot, orange blossom, Bourbon vanilla, elemi, praline, musk, ambroxan and guaiac wood.
From the brand -
"An unexpected, modern ode to a universal ingredient of perfumery: Bourbon vanilla, a direct descendant of the vanilla introduced in France under the reign of Louis XV.
Althaïr is an elixir that is both warm and fresh, gourmand and light, with an unexpected rush of vanilla, citrus, spices, and noble woods. A sequence of ingredients that reveal one another before ultimately becoming one in a dazzling projection on the skin. A scent of elegant hedonism that can seduce both men and women.
Elegance starts from the top with an aromatic combination of citruses and spices: orange flower, sparkling bergamot, warm cardamom and evocative cinnamon. The overdose of vanilla beans brings a very refined, warm and textured addiction in the heart. To achieve this elegant and modern signature, there was a combination of the sensual note's amber, woods, and leather, contrasted with notes of clean and fresh musk. Althair is an addictive vanilla infused fragrance that is not sticky– but rather powerful and modern; with solid projection that leaves a lasting trail.
Fragrantica - "this is 100% unisex, it doesn’t lean in any direction, although I know it’s intended for men.
sexy cardamom opening, and the dry down is a sweet, praline vanilla musk, this is for anyone who simply enjoys vanilla, because here it is not too spicy and very sweet. longevity is amazing on me"
Fragrantica - " The vanilla is very smooth. It will be perfect in the fall/winter. If you like the smell of cream soda then you will love this. Like cream soda vanilla icecream. Longevity is great on me but I know that can vary."
Fragrantica - "In the dry down this really shines and is incredibly addictive. This is an incredible vanilla scent for fall and winter. Do not judge before giving it time to settle! It just might evolve into something you love"
Fragrantica - "I can say the dry down is the best part of this fragrance. You still get that very rich, natural vanilla smell, but it opens up into more of a sweetness that I thought the opening lacked. I was getting whiffs of it nearly all day and it smelled amazing. This could easily be somebody’s signature fall fragrance."
The scent reminds me as a child watching my dad shave. With the soap on the mug and the brush. He’d dab a dot of lather on my nose. Fond memory.