Valero
Valero by Parfums de Marly is a masculine-leaning eau de parfum in the luxury price tier. It opens with bergamot, citron and juniper berry, moves into geranium, lavender, cypress and nutmeg and dries down to patchouli, sandalwood and ambroxan. Expect around 8 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.
- Citron Thick-skinned citrus, more zest than juice. Waxy and bright.
- Juniper Berry Gin, basically. Piney, dry and bracing.
Heart
- Geranium Rosy and minty at once. Reads masculine more often than not.
- Lavender Herbal, clean, slightly medicinal. Barbershop in one note.
- Cypress Cool, green, resinous conifer. Sharp and clean.
- Nutmeg Warm, woody and slightly sweet. Cosy without being gourmand.
Dry-down
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- Ambroxan Clean, mineral, skin-like warmth. The engine behind most modern 'beast mode' scents.
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