Palatine
Palatine by Parfums de Marly is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum from 2023 in the luxury price tier. It opens with mandarin, bergamot and pear, moves into violet, lavender and jasmine and dries down to sandalwood, patchouli, musk and praline. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Pear Crisp, watery and green-sweet. Clean and modern.
Heart
- Violet Powdery, sweet and a bit retro. Parma Violets in flower form.
- Lavender Herbal, clean, slightly medicinal. Barbershop in one note.
- Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
Dry-down
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
- Praline Caramelised nuts. Sweet, toasty and very moreish.
Smells like this
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