Godolphin by Parfums de Marly

Smells three-dimensional and makes a real difference: dry leather, red berries, and a floral touch.

Godolphin pays homage to Tom Ford’s Tuscan Leather with animalic leather combined with fruit and more pronounced aromas than the original, making it more wearable and pleasant. Its performance is acceptable, though not for everyone as it is somewhat one-dimensional and unconventional. Try it before buying; it could be a unique olfactory experience for those seeking something different.

Smells like Big Mac sauce. Help.

A very fine leather but too dry for my taste. My fault, really, as I was expecting something more ‘juicy’ given the fruity notes, similar to the Pentalighon rhino, but quite the opposite. That said, the quality is miles ahead; in that regard, PDM never disappoints. If this is your type, you’ll love it.

I like it and I don’t. I adore the scent, but not for wearing. It smells like buying a genuine leather handbag or wallet, that pleasant milky aroma. Like stepping into a new car with leather upholstery. It’s a very pleasant fragrance, but I’m not sure if it convinces me to wear it myself. That said, everyone who smells it loves it.

Hello. I don’t know Tuscan Leather, but I do know Rasasi’s Yuqawam Homme and the resemblance is great. I like Godolphin more because it’s softer, although in the end it depends on tastes and wallet. It has very good longevity, sillage, and projection. The fruity notes, cypress, vetiver, and cedar are noticeable from start to finish. Update 12-01-2023: with the passage of months, the aroma has changed a bit; will it be that the bottle ‘breathes’? I don’t know, but I’ve liked it more. Before I didn’t perceive the vanilla and now I do, and I’ve loved it. Without a doubt, I recommend it.

I’m impressed by how similar this smells to Tuscan Leather (at least in my nose). The leather is present from start to finish, although the opening is somewhat astringent and its acidity diminishes over time. The fruity notes, such as red berries, stand out. It’s not an exceptional perfume to me, however, I like it and would wear it from time to time, mainly in temperate climates. In my perception, it is quite unisex and offers above-average performance.

It smells quite acidic and aggressive to me, but it lasts a long time and has good projection. I don’t really see it as masculine, as I’m not a fan of such dense perfumes; what stands out most is the thyme scent.

After searching for a leather scent different from the usual ones like Tom Ford or Acqua di Parma, I chose this. I’m a huge fan of PDM, and my surprise was that Godolphin smells just like those previous ones. I’ll just say it has greater projection and longevity than the others; it’s not radical but certainly noticeable. It’s brighter and top-quality. It’s a lovely fragrance, nothing that escapes the typical. Acqua di Parma remains the best for scent due to its brightness and citrus notes, but its performance is discreet; here, Godolphin is the best alternative. Scent 8/10, Sillage 8/10, Longevity 9/10, Projection 9/10.

The notes I noticed most were the fruity ones, followed by leather and a bit of saffron. Out of all I’ve tried (Tuscan Leather, La Yuqawam, Gucci Guilty, etc.), this is the best and the one that comes closest to real skin, without that smell of tar, petrol, or automotive oil. The one that resembles it most is Tuscan Leather, but Marly has a much more natural aroma, without that tarred sensation, and the fruity note stands out over the leather, which is very good. Although I’m not a devotee of leather, I’ve liked it; if I were to buy one, I’d opt for this. In terms of price, although it’s not cheap, it’s accessible in the niche segment: 125 ml ranges from 120-150 dollars compared to the 150+ for 50 ml of Tuscan Leather, with similar performance, so Marly is the better option. Sillage lasts an average of the first 3 hours, drops for another 3, and becomes skin scent for 2 more. It’s of a formal cut, for cold or fresh seasons, with a very real leather. An option to consider.

This is my first review here… I hope I reflect well what my nose thinks. I’m a 21-year-old novice, and perfume is one of the best hobbies out there. Godolphin is subtle, elegant, and sublime, but difficult to wear due to its complex notes. It’s not bad; it has composition; it’s just hard to wear. Seeing the golden bottle, one thinks of One Million by Rabanne, loved and hated. In a Barcelona shop, I would never have paid it any attention for resembling that morbid and heavy fragrance, but the interior matters more than the exterior. My perception changed after trying a sample following the purchase of King Aventus: it shares a very similar opening to Tom Ford’s Tuscan Leather. The leather is subtle and sweet due to the fruity and floral notes dancing around, without being exuberant. It’s beautiful. The longevity is incredible; I have a watch with an application from two days ago that the Aventus of today hasn’t even taken off. Completed, I have to buy the 130-euro bottle to try it at 100%. In terms of price, I think it’s one of the best in quality-ingredients and longevity ratio. Remember not to confuse the name: it’s Godolphin, not Goldphin.