Althaïr Exclusif
Althaïr Exclusif by Parfums de Marly is a masculine-leaning parfum in the luxury price tier. It opens with bergamot, almond and saffron, moves into cinnamon, orange blossom, cardamom and praline and dries down to bourbon vanilla, guaiac wood and ambroxan. Expect around 10 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Almond Marzipan and cherry-stone. Sweet with a bitter undertone.
- Saffron Leathery, medicinal and slightly metallic. The signature of modern niche.
Heart
- Cinnamon Sweet heat. Reads festive, sometimes to a fault.
- Orange Blossom Sweet, soapy and sunny. Neroli's warmer sibling.
- Cardamom Cool, aromatic spice with a eucalyptus lift. Smells expensive.
- Praline Caramelised nuts. Sweet, toasty and very moreish.
Dry-down
- Bourbon Vanilla Richer, boozier vanilla. Darker than the standard version.
- Guaiac Wood Smoky, tarry and slightly sweet. Like a bonfire and roses.
- Ambroxan Clean, mineral, skin-like warmth. The engine behind most modern 'beast mode' scents.
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