Men
Althaïr
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Althaïr by Parfums de Marly is an oriental vanilla fragrance for men. Launched in 2023, this composition was created by Hamid Merati-Kashani and Ilias Ermenidis. Its top notes of cinnamon, orange blossom, cardamom and bergamot give way to a heart of bourbon vanilla and elemi. The base reveals praline, musk, ambroxan, guaiac wood, tonka bean and caramelised almonds.
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Bourbon vanilla
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- Positivo 85%
- Neutral 7.6%
- Negativo 7.4%
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It’s a marvel; I hadn’t heard anything so sublime. It doesn’t resemble anything people use; I recommend it. I see it as unisex; the praline is subtle, it doesn’t suffocate, and all its notes are in harmony.
I tried it and it’s a beast, haha, a fantastic scent with that vanilla note alongside the spice notes, wow, very tasty, pity the price is a bit steep.
Finally I could try it after seeing so many reviews, and what I can say is that this is Hugo Boss Bottled EDP, but more potent. Frankly disappointed, not because it’s a bad scent, but because the aromatic profile once again resulted in a ‘clone’ for this house.
After almost a year, this perfume finally returned to Argentina on 12/11/2024. I waited just one day to go to the nearest niche perfume house to at least smell it, only to be surprised that the 125ml tester was already nearly empty and they had sold all units in less than 24 hours, except for one I had no choice but to buy, haha. After smelling it, I could understand why there’s such hype: to clarify, I’m not a fan of the Parfum de Marly house; in fact, I don’t consider them very good, especially the famous Layton, but with this perfume I found the ‘other world’ everyone talks about regarding niche perfumes. I could detect the quality and spices, which while I can smell them in other perfumes today, the quality stands out to an incredible degree, something I dare to call ‘exquisite’. Without a doubt, it deserves that exclusivity. A pity I live in a ‘third-world’ country where these perfumes cost as much as a household appliance, but what do you know? I don’t regret it; I’m glad to have acquired my first niche perfume and it’s Althair. I won’t be able to give gifts to my family, but they won’t know that my gift will be smelling of Althair at the parties.
The evolution is clearly distinct: first the spicy, cardamom opening, then a slight sweetness, followed by vanilla, and finally it dries down more woody, with those slightly sweet almond notes… all very well crafted and constructed, something that exceeded my expectations. In the heart, it sometimes feels like a touch of masculine floral; what a lovely scent… It’s not challenging or innovative; it’s made for personal enjoyment and for others to perceive. It’s a refined vanilla, not brash or plastic, unlike many designer or niche perfumes. I’ll say this: even though vanilla isn’t my favourite note, I’d say it’s the best vanilla perfume, or at least the one I’ve enjoyed the most (it’s not a gourmand, but a spiced vanilla perfume). The house got this right with a very good launch, better than previous ones, a couple of rungs above their bestseller and the now unremarkable Layton. A charming, versatile perfume for day and night, for autumn and winter, perhaps not too cold nor too hot. Who wants to wear it can (masculine unisex), with no age limit, and with standout longevity, lasting well beyond the usual 6 hours. It also has good sillage, especially if you help it along with sprays on clothes. Highly recommended; try it regardless. For the price, they could offer a couple of 10ml decants and you’d have it for a good while to wear for special occasions, as I see it as very fine and elegant, suitable for daily wear (it would be very expensive as a signature scent, as we know PDM prices).
He who does not know God prays to any saint. It’s an extremely trite scent, in the style of Boss Bottled but with steroids. Is it bad? Well… if you’re going to pay niche prices for a 100% designer scent, the question answers itself. Now, if you’re an ultra-fan of that scent and want good performance (since Boss Bottled doesn’t have it), let’s say it could be a good option, but at that price? Pfff, I wouldn’t even think about it; I’d never buy it. I realised PDM is a brand that clones scents, puts them in a nice bottle and adds good fixatives (in some perfumes; in others, it’s abysmal). Pass.
A rich, highly spiced opening, even moderately peppery. Suitable only for gourmand lovers and fans of very sweet perfumes, as that’s what you detect from opening to dry-down. It doesn’t list orange notes, but the opening can detect something akin to a dark, dense sweet orange. It’s a typical perfume clearly suited to cutting the chill in winter, with its warmth being the standout feature. It’s truly a perfume that women adore. Every girl who has smelled it has conveyed their positive acceptance. In my entire collection, it’s my girlfriend’s favourite, placing Naxos by Xerjoff in second and Tom Ford Ombré Leather in third, so you can see what kind of perfumes it competes with or even surpasses. Longevity depends heavily on skin, but if you apply it generously, even on clothes, you won’t have problems with it lasting a half or full day. I don’t recommend it for daily use per se, as this gourmand and very sweet profile can be uncomfortable for many in offices, libraries, etc… Without a doubt, a great perfume highly recommended to try, and if you fall in love, buy it.
It’s a delight. It works incredibly well on both men and women. In cold weather, it’s hard not to reach for it; at this rate, I’ll need a backup soon. I must also say it projects and lasts a long time. Simply brilliant.
This thing is brutal. I’m not into sweet fragrances, but this is out of this world. It doesn’t cloy at all; you can’t stop smelling it. Brutal longevity, over 10 hours. Spectacular.
It has a striking opening, probably due to the combination of cinnamon, bergamot and cardamom. However, once dried down, the rest of the time is vanilla and sweet tonka notes. I must say it’s very well received by women, however, it’s not for me. If you like the predominant sweet vanilla scent, go ahead. Projection: 7/10 (don’t expect much); it fades after about 3 hours (on my skin).
Impressive.
I imagined this would be cloying, but it’s superbly balanced, less sweet than Oajan or JPG. It’s linear; I adore the elemi and that clean musk reminiscent of Galaxolide, though the coumarin takes centre stage over the vanilla. There’s a woody touch from Iso E Super. It’s not for special occasions; I wear it whenever I fancy. It’s a rich sweet scent that doesn’t deserve to be kept in a drawer. It lasts a long time: four sprays are enough for a party, and after 10 hours it’s still consistent. The downside: it’s not innovative, but if you study it, you’ll see it has everything. It’s not youthful; it suits from 25 upwards and is very unisex. Forget Erba Pura, which I find too feminine.
Spectacular, 10/10. A saffron leather, raspberry, apple, salty tones, sandalwood, amber, and a touch of Ambroxan.
Magnificent perfume. One of the best of 2024.
Excellent fragrance for a night out, meeting, or date. Even for going out with friends! Love at first sniff.
Cloying. I only smell cinnamon—in fact, cinnamon liqueur—and little else of vanilla and ambroxan. It doesn’t feel refined, delicate, or elegant; it’s crude and coarse. Perhaps that appeals to a niche accustomed to more refined essences, plus it’s very synthetic. Without that poo-coloured bottle, you’d think it’s from Maison Alhambra or some Arab brand with inspirations. Extreme longevity of 6 hours, then it vanishes. Nothing new, not bold, not innovative, not disruptive… nothing I’d expect from a product with identity and a high price. The best advice is to try a decant or discovery set before deciding.
Macgibert’s review is top-notch; I laughed out loud. I don’t own it but tried a decant. I disagree with those claiming it lacks quality or stings upon application; the one I tried was spectacular, a very good fragrance, reminiscent of SWY Intensely but with slightly better quality. I’m not sure if it justifies the price, but I wouldn’t buy it as I already have the Armani version and prefer it. PDM Althair feels creamier and less aggressive, very soft. I don’t know the longevity, but if it’s as bad as people say here, it might not be worth it. Scent: 9.5/10. Perhaps I should try it more to review it in depth. Though who cares, everyone enjoys their fragrance as they wish. PLEASE, do not wear sweet perfumes on the tube or when it’s hot.
As a Spanish reviewer said, it stings the nose upon application due to poor-quality cinnamon. It happened to me: I couldn’t hold back a sneeze when putting it on because of that sharp opening. Later, once dried, the cinnamon calms down (thank God) and turns into a vanilla that isn’t of very good quality either; for the price, you expect more. It’s not worth the hype or the inflated price for me. There are better vanillas with better performance. Parfums de Marly truly think this will attract everyone, but only a few who like mainstream scents. Anyway, try it before using it, don’t give it the hype it deserves, and be careful with the opening; it will sting you no matter what.
I tried it last September and loved the smell so much. I’m glad it won Best Men’s Perfume on this site.
I’ve worn this for three weeks and in one word: VERY WEAK. It smells pleasant—a blend of vanilla, cinnamon, bergamot, and spices—but after 15 sprays on skin and clothes in cold weather, the projection and sillage are non-existent. PDM gifted 400 units to influencers to sell the idea that it’s a bombshell with just four sprays, but they’re laughing at us, which is normal for almost all brands. Longevity: 3 hours on skin and 6 hours on clothes. Don’t wait any longer. Good scent, but longevity and projection are lamentable. Would I buy it again? Not on your life. To those doubting, don’t fall for the paid promotional reviews like I did.
This perfume is a real beast. From the first spray, it is potent, enveloping, and has overwhelming presence. It is gourmand, easy to wear, and pleasant for most. The projection is invasive in the best sense: if you spray it and stay in one place, prepare to soak everything. The longevity is impressive, lasting hours without reapplication. It is one of those perfumes that marks territory, with powerful and lasting sillage. ⚜️ Scent: 10/10 ⚜️ Longevity: 10/10 ⚜️ Duration: 10-12h ⚜️ Projection: 10/10 ⚜️ Final Score: 10/10 ⚜️
What a good perfume; finally something different from this house, it doesn’t resemble anything else and several people have copied it. It has very good performance with formidable sillage and quality. It goes well with formal wear. Be careful with the sprays; it is a very high-quality fragrance. You get barely what you expect for the price. Update 31/03/2025: today my wife said: ‘your perfume is very sweet’, I don’t know if that was good or bad, but be careful with the sprays, this is atomic. P.S.: Abstain from using it in summer or very hot climates.
I use it with gifted samples and it is an exquisite vanilla fragrance. The opening is SPECTACULAR and it adheres to the skin incredibly well. It is gourmand, with good creamy and sweet presence. Be careful with sprays as it can become cloying. It doesn’t project much, staying in a close bubble but powerful at body-to-body contact. The vanilla touch reminds me of the Jean Paul Gautier line (Le Male or Scandal) but a thousand times more potent and better crafted. I own Scandal Absolu which gives a similar note (sweet with vanilla), so I hope it finishes soon or I will gift it to buy this and have it in my collection, as having so many vanillas is redundant. 8/10.
It smells like vanilla custard. You must really like very sweet, edible scents; it smells exactly like that, trust my review.
Another fragrance whose hype is well-deserved. I am not a huge fan of this house, except for their women’s fragrances which are fantastic; this is the only one that breaks the mould, their best work. It is sweet, striking, looks like a designer perfume but with very good quality. It is masculine and stays on the skin for hours. It doesn’t have huge projection but has presence, which is what matters.
I tried it recently on a friend’s recommendation, and it has become one of my favourites. It is fresh at first but gains body over time. I’ve received countless compliments. It is a sweet, very sexy, and playful masculine scent because it becomes more intense as time passes. Highly recommended. As I couldn’t buy it at the time, I took a sample of Twist instead.
Call me crazy, but it smells too much like the DNA of Stronger With You, almost identical to the Intensely version. It smells delicious, no doubt, but it feels like a high-quality mainstream fragrance. I see nothing memorable in this scent.
At first, it smells intoxicating and brings to mind Nicolas Cage in Ghost Rider: adventurous, strong, fun, and rebellious, throwing flames of a different kind. It opens strongly with citrus and spices (cardamom, bergamot, cinnamon, lime, green apple, and praline) that do not fade quickly, giving way to vanilla, guaiac, tonka bean, and musks. In the dry down, I detect tobacco, dried fruits, cured leather, and olibanum incense, all very balanced. I love it; it is a modern fragrance that most will like, a little gourmand but without being cloying. It smells sexy and attractive on men, shines at night in cooler weather, though I would also wear it during autumn/winter. It is novel and far superior to mainstream scents like JPG or Arab dupes. I won’t discuss the price; everyone values it differently, so do not buy blindly (a decant is better); do not waste money. I enjoy it immensely. It generates many compliments (girls love it), although I choose scents for personal enjoyment. P.S.: I don’t collect, but my vanity is filling up. What would this world be without so many olfactory experiences?
I tried this because a friend bought it, and I fell in love at the very first spray. Over time, it becomes even sexier. Longevity is 9.5/10, projection 8/10, and sillage 8/10. Comparing Twist Heritage No. 137 with Marly Athair note by note: Twist projects more and has a greater sillage, although the notes are identical. After 15 minutes, there is no noticeable difference whatsoever. 100% recommended; Twist costs around $29-$35.
It is a gem, probably the best vanilla I have ever smelled. Easy to like, not innovative but with unsurpassable quality. It shares similarities with market vanillas, but a floral and resinous twist sets it apart. It evolves beautifully: at first, it’s like an orange and bergamot dessert with spices and a chocolatey base. Then the florals recede, revealing a dark, woody vanilla with praline and hazelnut. The base features sweet and bitter resins that prevent it from being cloying. Everything is very harmonious. I would not recommend wearing it in heat as it becomes overwhelming; better below 22°C. On my skin, it lasts 12 hours, with strong projection initially that settles to skin scent. Highly recommended; it is worth every euro for the quality. It hits perfection: elegant, warm, and balanced. For me, 10/10.
From the first spray, Althair envelops you with an intense spiced opening, where spicy cinnamon and cardamom add a sensual and sophisticated warmth. It’s an opening that captures you instantly, with that sparkly and seductive touch that announces something special. As it progresses, the fragrance softens and a creamy vanilla appears, perfectly balanced with woody and resinous notes. It sweetens just enough, without becoming a gourmand perfume. Rather, it conveys elegance, comfort, and an enveloping presence that doesn’t go unnoticed. It’s not a fragrance that evolves too much, but it doesn’t need to; its scent is so round and pleasant that it creates a hypnotic and addictive olfactory experience. On skin, its performance is spectacular. In my case, 10 hours of longevity with a powerful projection during the first few hours. Moreover, it’s a genuine compliment bomb. Those are the perfumes that attract attention effortlessly; people come closer, ask questions, and it always leaves a mark. Ideal occasion for use on night outings, dates, or days when you want to stand out without being cloying. With a warm, elegant, and addictive style, Althair is a fragrance that impresses with its balance between strength and sophistication, capable of turning an ordinary day into a memorable olfactory experience. Note 9
My favourite of all. It makes me think of winter or an American autumn (there aren’t any in my country 😞). If I have it near me, I stay smelling it as if it were drugs. It has a sweetness and elegance that leave me smelling it until I get sick of doing it so much. I love it. But take into account that at these prices, the perfume must enchant YOU. For me it’s brilliant, but not $300 brilliant, so with Liquid Brun my little expert nose is just as happy.
Since I tried it, I fell in love; it was my first niche perfume. The quality is insane, from the opening to its dry down it changes and gets sweeter and richer with each passing moment haha. Highly recommended, although I would like it to have more sillage, it’s really moderate… but its longevity is another matter!
A very rich perfume… special for cold days, it makes you feel cosy and captures you with its scent. It’s a gourmand fragrance: lots of the ‘rich’ elements (vanilla, praline) are present, but without falling into something too cloying. It’s not as heavy as some pure vanilla gourmands, so it could also be used on certain daytime occasions, depending on your skin or where you live.
I bought Liquid Brun half a year ago and loved it, so I decided to thank PDM for this invention by buying the OG. They smell the same with hardly any change for 100% of noses on the street, although there are ‘experts’ who claim to notice a difference; I haven’t met anyone who can differentiate them yet. For my nose, it is: a dry, slightly smoky woody base. On top goes an exquisite and enveloping vanilla with praline, toned down a bit by the bergamot, but still sweet, not cloying. Nothing or very little gourmand for me. Many thanks PDM for bringing us such a tremendous perfume. Epic for winter and autumn, both day and night. Longevity and projection aren’t beast mode, but they deliver and last their 6-8 hours on my skin. 10/10
It’s wonderful; you put it on and as it settles on your skin, it smells better and better each time; it lasts forever, you smell it all day, that rich warm and sweet aroma that makes you happy every time you notice it. I’d say Bianco Latte is a perfume for an acne-ridden teenager and Althair is a perfume that has become a very handsome man in full maturity; by the way, I find it neither masculine nor feminine. It’s been the second day I’m wearing it and it’s wonderful; wearing it all day is a pleasure. I put it on at 9:00 am and it’s 7:00 pm and it still smells better and better.
A delicious perfume, one of those that hugs you on cold days.
It’s a chocolatey version of By The Fireplace. Ideal for evenings and cold weather. In the tropics at midday, it would be heavy and cloying. It’s a fragrance for dinner, something casual. It’s not a work of art, but it’s interesting for those who enjoy sweet and spiced gourmand proposals.
Excellent fragrance; I believe it is the best PDM in my opinion.
Althaïr is very well constructed, featuring vanilla as the star from start to finish. It’s sweet, enveloping, and elegant without being cloying or synthetic. You can tell the ingredients and blend are of high quality. On my skin, it lasted a long time with consistent potency. I didn’t notice much evolution; it smells pretty much the same for hours, anchored by that creamy vanilla. What you smell at the beginning is what you smell at the end. It’s a pleasant fragrance, clean within its sweetness and refined. However, as it’s not my usual style (I don’t like perfumes so focused on sweetness), I think it’s better for special occasions rather than daily wear. I value its quality and execution, but it doesn’t give me that urgent need to own the large bottle. An elegant gourmand, well-made and present, though it doesn’t quite fit my DNA. Rating: 4/5