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Parfums de Marly

Parfums de Marly Percival

A niche perfume that transforms the feeling of freshly ironed clothes into a sophisticated fragrance.

Built to balance performance, personality and olfactory signature.

Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Family
Aromatic Fougère
Year
2018
Perfumer
Hamid Merati-Kashani

Olfactory pyramid

How perfume evolves

Output

Bergamot Mandarin Grapefruit Aquatic notes

Heart

Lavender, Geranium, Coriander, Violet, Jasmine, Cinnamon

Background

Ambroxan Musk Light Woods Balm Pepper

Guidance

For whom it makes sense

Ideal for those looking for an extremely versatile niche perfume. It's also great for those who want an elegant fragrance for professional use without sacrificing performance.

When to use

Whenever you want to convey good presentation. It is perfect for office, important meetings, trips, business lunches and social engagements where understated elegance makes more sense than intense perfumes. It also works great as a signature perfume.

When to avoid

Extremely cold days. Black tie events. Occasions when oriental or amber perfumes usually deliver a more immersive experience. Those looking for extremely sweet fragrances will likely find more suitable options.

Verdict

Percival is perhaps the easiest perfume to recommend from Parfums de Marly. It does not seek to surprise by its originality, but delivers something even more difficult: balance. It is sophisticated, comfortable, elegant and works practically in any situation.