Men
Herod
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Herod by Parfums de Marly is a woody-spicy fragrance for men. Launched in 2012, the nose behind this composition is Olivier Pescheux. The top notes are cinnamon and Pepperwood™; the heart notes are tobacco leaf, incense, osmanthus and labdanum; and the base notes are vanilla, Iso E Super, cedar, musk, cyperus, vetiver and amber.
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I simply love it; it smells like tobacco in such a realistic way. That touch of cinnamon and vanilla accompany the smell of the tobacco leaf at all times, as if it were being burned. It smells warm and comforting; it’s sweet but not cloying; on the contrary, it’s very elegant. It’s a sober scent that can be used by young people or mature individuals. Its trail is short; in the first hours it projects at a long distance, but it stays for over 10 hours projecting at a short distance. On clothes, it lasts for days. It’s addictive.
I spent a long time meditating on whether to buy this perfume, as reading reviews on forums many said the fragrance had been reformulated and its longevity and projection had decreased considerably. When I finally managed to test it and apply it to my skin (I applied quite a lot), I loved the scent; it’s one of the most realistic tobaccos I’ve tried along with an exquisite vanilla; you can tell the ingredients are of extremely high quality. The problem, as many commented, is that on my skin it projected for the first 30 minutes and regarding longevity, by 4 hours it was almost imperceptible. This fact made me doubt quite a bit whether to buy the perfume; I loved its scent but the performance wasn’t what was expected. Until, in time, I decided to buy it. I don’t know if the bottle I bought has changed the formula or something, but the projection and longevity are beastly; it projects too much for the first 2 hours and lasts a lot, around 10 hours (my batch is: 1020285, supposedly one of the new batches). Just to say, it’s definitely in my top 5 of my favourite fragrances.
I would say it’s a fragrance whose size and performance justify its value. However, regarding its qualities, nothing more than has been said so far: it is Tobacco and Vanilla, discernible immediately; in that sense, no greater contribution. Monothematic and synthetic aroma of cinnamon, pepper, and with light touches of incense to finish with tonka bean and very artificial musks. High glycaemic index, so apply with caution.
Considering what I like, the olfactive accord of this perfume, I took a thousand years to try it… but finally, here I am. It opens with a blast of pure cinnamon, which quickly gets overtaken by a sweet pipe tobacco, vanillaised. Throughout its evolution, it has that warm, ambered, and incense-smoked point. Furthermore, in the dry down, it feels quite musky and sensual. At times, I also sense a slightly green/mentholated note; I’m not sure where it comes from, but it adds a somewhat aromatic touch, balancing the sweetness of the fragrance (in many perfumes of this type, that character is usually given by lavender… but it’s not lavender I perceive here, it’s something different I can’t identify). I think I’ve already tested the reformulated version because, although it has very good projection and longevity (moderate/high with longevity around 8 hours), on my skin I don’t find it as beast mode. Personally, I appreciate that… because I find fragrances too potent and invasive, difficult to wear; I never find an occasion to wear them. Although it might appeal more to a male audience a priori, I see it as 100% unisex. It’s the type of perfume that if I wear it, I feel empowered, sexy… and if my partner wears it, it seems the most seductive and attractive thing in the world. Ideal mainly for autumn/winter, although why not, I also see it for spring/summer nights. In general, I love the aroma. It’s addictive and delicious. Now, it’s not something unique we can only find in this perfume. It’s true there are similar options (note: not identical) on the market at a much lower price and also with good performance… take my beloved Spicebomb Extreme, for instance. However, it’s evident that in this perfume we find higher quality notes and it’s also much better balanced, achieved to perfection. It all depends on how much money you want to invest, but for me, certainly, it’s worth it.
Addictive aroma, a vanillaised tobacco, though I would like the tobacco to stand out more and not so much the vanilla. On skin, it lasts over 12 hours. Batch 2021; I hope the 2022 batch has a bit more tobacco.
Brutal. One of my favourite fragrances of all time. Generally, it’s a beautiful combination of tobacco and vanilla with a touch of cinnamon in the opening. It smells very natural and its performance translates to 8 hours of longevity and a moderate trail during the first quarter of its life on my skin. Fragrances like this are worth exploring in this world. Indeed, I would dare to say that every perfume enthusiast should try this olfactory delight at least once in a lifetime. My official 2ml decant is running out. Every time I test it, my head explodes with how good it smells. I hope to get a bottle sooner rather than later. The perfect perfume doesn’t exist, but Herod is the closest to that ‘perfection’ I know.
This scent is SEXY, SEXY, SEXY. Suitable for both women and men. I am fascinated by it and it has a beautiful performance. Lasts easily from 8 to 12 hours and projects a 10/10. On skin, when you wear it, you get used to it and might feel it subtly, but no—the whole world notices it, even after several hours. I apply it carefully because where it lands on clothes, it lingers longer and even infects the whole wardrobe with the aroma.
The best pipe tobacco I’ve ever smelled. It combines perfectly with vanilla and cinnamon, with a hint of pepper that prevents it from being too gourmand.
BEAUTY!!! What a perfume! Divine tobacco and that natural vanilla last 12 hours on my skin and project massively. At times I can’t even feel it, but when someone approaches, they say it smells amazing, and I’ve been wearing it for over 7 hours. So, is it worth it? YES!!!
Is it tobacco? There’s no normal tobacco here; it’s a cherry shisha scent with vanilla. It smells fantastic but has poor projection, quite introspective.
I had the opportunity to try this fragrance, which I expected to find magnificent in my hands, but unfortunately, once applied to my skin, it lasted less than twenty minutes. I was completely disappointed: the scent is rich but extremely fleeting. For the price it has, I wouldn’t pay even a dollar.
Herod by Parfums de Marly: I was going to buy it, but I decided to get a decant to try it first. Good thing I did: good scent, but it resembles several I already own. It’s a very common combination in oriental perfumery: tobacco, vanilla, incense, and other similar notes. Because of this and the price, I might as well have bought a Nitrous Oxide system for my car, boosting a V6 to 200 horsepower; it cost the same as the perfume, and I’m very happy. In this case, I preferred to run rather than smell. Longevity: moderate. In my opinion, although it’s a good scent, it’s overpriced and its performance leaves much to be desired. Good scent.
It’s a tobacco and cinnamon fragrance, the most noticeable notes. Pleasant and incredibly sexy. It’s a sweet, soft, vanillaised tobacco and quite unisex, though slightly more masculine. I see it as perfect for dates; it’s super addictive. Don’t expect it to project much; it’s an intimate scent. The cinnamon, tobacco, amber, and vanilla make its dry down exquisite and magnetic. If you want aggressive tobacco, this isn’t it; if you want to project like crazy, look elsewhere. Here you’ll get up to ten hours of a wonderful but soft and intimate scent. My favourite tobacco scent above Naxos.
Herod by Parfums de Marly: Well, I didn’t buy it for the price, but for Maison Alhambra’s Hercules, which is a clear inspiration. I compared the Herod decant with Hercules, and they are 90% identical. On Herod, I sense more sweetness in the dry down, detecting jasmine; on Hercules, it follows that sweet vanilla and tobacco line but less so, feeling slightly less warm. Both are fantastic. For price, Hercules is a brilliant alternative, costing six times less. In terms of performance, Hercules lasts the same but projects more strongly, with moderate sillage for two hours before dropping to skin scent. If you have the cash for Herod, it’s worth it. If you want something affordable and olfactorily similar, Hercules is for you. Both recommended.
For the past few years, designer perfumery has seen a huge surge. Previously it was known as such, but as some houses promoted themselves as much as designer brands and had similar distribution, combined with a boom in public interest, the term ‘niche’ was coined. The delicacy, quality of notes, and high performance compared to established designer houses, plus their challenging character, were their forte. Today, in full 2023, I see that the wall separating both categories is crumbling. Not because designers have raised their standards, but because niche has lowered the bar; the line separating them is becoming increasingly thin, defined only by price, challenging scents, and nothing else. Parfums de Marly, a historic house with a Creed-style narrative, offers fragrances with pleasant and easy aromas, less challenging, ideal for the general public… but something changed years ago: most of their scents lost their good performance, leaving only scent and price. Why am I writing this? Because Herod, with notes that on paper should be colossal, has lamentable longevity for its price. Olfactorily, PdM clung to the fantastic DNA of Tom Ford’s Tobacco Vanille, gave it a twist, and created something brilliant: a delight, a linear combination of juicy vanilla, tobacco, and a bed of incense and osmanthus that gives it the differentiating touch. It’s sweet but not cloying, elegant yet casual, mature yet youthful, and tremendously pleasant. The problem is the non-existent performance: promising from the start, it fades quickly and lasts very little; it won’t last a night, and by the next morning there’s not even a whiff left. It’s a pity for such an attractive and interesting, yet expensive, fragrance. I know it from a decant bought at a niche perfumerie; unaware of external factors, it is one of the worst performers I’ve tried. It’s a shame in a perfumerie that has struggled for years due to a lack of ideas in design, and they would make a grave mistake if they repeat the errors that sank the commercial line. Test on skin before buying, but above all, test Herod to enjoy a scent that brings excellence to a beaten-up DNA; if not for the performance, it would be a must-buy for anyone who loves sweet tobacco scents in cooler months.
What more can be said about this masterpiece? High-quality pipe tobacco, softened with exquisite vanilla and cinnamon. It’s my go-to fragrance: if I don’t know what to wear, I always turn to Herod; it’s like my second skin. I identify completely with the scent. I wear it for work, dinner, a drink, eating with my mother, or even to sleep. It’s incredibly easy to wear, warm and comfortable, like a warm hug. It gives you a feeling that everything is going well, you feel at ease. It also has a balsamic and relaxing effect, with a touch of sexiness. It lasts all day. Sillage is moderate. I think girls should dare to wear it too; it would look wonderful on a woman as well.
Truthfully, I loved it; it’s the one I dream of wearing in winter; that tobacco scent has me absolutely hooked.
Noooo 🙁 I read wonderful reviews, bought it, and it smells terrible. To me, it’s a Jovan Musk version from 2023. It smells like car air freshener. I didn’t like it 😪
For me, with little olfactory experience, it smells very similar to Carolina Herrera’s 212 Sexy.
Very sweet, I’m not sure who could possibly like it: smells like vanilla biscuit with a hint of tobacco and cinnamon. If you love sweets to the extreme, this is one for you.
I like Herod, but it has similarities with Pulse of the Night (unfortunately discontinued), although Pulse is stronger than Herod regarding longevity and less sweet. I stick with Issey Miyake Pulse of the Night, but it’s not as easy to find at a good price anymore. And curiously, it has much better quality than Parfums de Marly.
It’s a very good pipe tobacco and vanilla perfume. But it’s nothing different from others on the market with the same notes. I wouldn’t buy it again for the reason that there are perfumes offering ‘the same thing’ at a lower cost.
This perfume radiates a good vanilla scent (never as much as dessert vanilla, haha) combined with tobacco and a floral note that makes my wife melt when she hugs me (she loves vanilla). I think the price is worth it; indeed, it sticks easily to clothes for two or three days. It’s not recommended for use in summer, especially during the day, as it evaporates much faster than in winter or spring.
If you like tobacco scents, you will like this one without a doubt. I tried Man in Black, Spicebomb, Red Tobacco, and Tobacco Vanille, and I love them all, but this one is above them all; it’s simply a marvel and one of the most delicious fragrances I’ve ever tried. The only thing holding it back is its performance, unfortunately, so you might need alternatives or reapplication, or opt for one of its clones (I tried Hercules by Maison Alhambra and it’s excellent).
It should have been called Marlboro or Lucky Strike, perhaps Cohiba or Montecristo… but since this fragrance smells of tobacco, it smells of tobacco. I don’t consider it unisex, but with the current push for inclusion, it’s probable women will be encouraged to smell like Che Guevara’s hoodie coming down from Sierra Maestra. That’s how Churchill’s spittoon should have smelled, my grandmother said when she detected the fragrance from three kilometres away. It’s not a perfume for everyone; cowards abstain. The only thing I can affirm is that after spraying Herod, I will convert to Christianity.
Another unique from PDM. The first spray is harsh for a few seconds before transforming into a rich, smoky scent with sweet top notes. It’s one of those aromas that confuses the palate at first, but the airy cinnamon and rich dark tobacco, along with the incense and labdanum, create something cohesive and, in my opinion, quite addictive. I really love PDM’s ability to create such a strong combination of notes and blend them with sweet and appealing notes to create something clearly masculine but also very sensitive and inviting to reflection. Like many PDM scents, it’s strong enough to remind you it’s there, but not so strong as to be overwhelming. It’s also unique and bold enough to catch attention, yet as you get closer, it becomes even more attractive. It’s bold and masculine, but not unpleasant. I suppose the moral is that PDM is an expert at combining notes, even if it doesn’t need to push many boundaries. As it dries down, the vanilla, cedar, and vetiver stand out, becoming a darker, smokier aroma. Like with other PDM scents I’ve tried, Herod is truly pleasant.
From the first time I heard of it, it was a love at first sniff; that sweet, slightly dusty tobacco captivated me. Very manly and with great taste among women, it’s a perfume to highlight a bit of the ordinary. Ideal for cold days or cold nights, which is where it performs best. As for quality, it is Parfums de Marly, so obviously it has its touch of difference; it’s not as versatile, but it is high quality. From my perspective, I give it an 8 out of 10 because it’s not that durable; after 6-7 hours, it’s more of a skin scent.
A fragrance with tobacco as the protagonist, accented by a subtle note of vanilla. Very masculine, adult, and elegant, but on my skin, the longevity and projection are scarce. Try before you buy, and certainly, it’s not worth the exorbitant price it sells for.
It opens like Sunshine Woman by Amouage and the dry-down is very similar to Infusion Iris by Prada or Athalia by Parfums de Marly (which are very similar to each other). It seems feminine and old-lady-like. I don’t see it at all on a man.
A classic and highly acclaimed fragrance. There’s little to add: for me, it is the BEST of PDM. It’s a close fight between Layton and Althair, but Herod wins, by a hair. It achieves what no other tobacco scent has managed: it makes me want to wear it. The scent is tobacco and vanilla, full stop. That’s exactly what it smells like, yet it’s so well-balanced that it’s irresistible. I suppose the rest of the notes are what create the magic. A genuine delight. Sweet without being cloying, enveloping, warm, elegant, masculine… Perfect. To be fair, the development is disappointing for a fragrance of this calibre. It’s a pity. I will always have a bottle, but much to my regret, the longevity is limited (at best 3-4 hours) and the sillage is very intimate and short. It infuriates me that perfumes at this price point behave this way; I’m indignant. It shouldn’t be like this, and as a perfume lover, I always complain. They are going to destroy the niche. Another thing I dislike is the bottle design; that material leaves every single fingerprint. It’s rubbish, I know, but I just hate it. I have to use suede every time I apply it. Call me a maniac. In summary: Age: any, though it suits someone younger than the tobacco suggests. Young but not childish, 20-40. 100% masculine. XY, an alpha male but nothing fragile, a man who isn’t afraid to smell of vanilla. Climate: temperate and cold. It shines more in the cold. Scent: 9.5/10. Longevity: 6/10. Duration: 4-5 hours. Projection: 6/10. Versatility: 7/10. Price: €2.12/ml. Final Score: 7.5/10.
Although PDM scents are usually amiable in niche perfumery, it remains niche, and the average user, not a connoisseur, won’t appreciate a jewel like this; they’ll find it expensive and point out that we have Hercules by Maison Alhambra which smells the same and costs ten times less. A trained nose, without being the greatest expert, but a connoisseur with collections of 30 perfumes, perceives the differences between Herod and its clones, many and important: there are many fragrances with tobacco and vanilla, but that doesn’t make them clones of Herod. It’s probably the best balanced on the market. Those who don’t understand say vanilla predominates, which is not true: they are perfectly balanced. That sparkling sweetness of the opening isn’t vanilla; it’s those two balanced notes, with dominant cinnamon accompanied by pepperwood (a mix of woods and pepper) that, joined with the cinnamon, offer a piercing and sparkling opening. In the heart phase, tobacco and incense appear, giving depth and a mysterious tint. It’s not until the final phase where vanilla turns the dry down sweet, from what seemed like tobacco would be the protagonist. Three clearly defined phases full of nuances. Comparing Herod with Hercules or similar is like comparing a Rolls-Royce with a Renault Twingo: both have four wheels and an engine, but in Herod you perceive the quality of raw materials, you feel a luxurious and powerful aroma. For me, it’s a wonder. I don’t value whether it lasts more or less because it lasts me a very long time, but most last me a long time, and I understand it’s a matter of olfaction, not pH. It’s tremendously addictive; smelling your arm all the time causes olfactory fatigue because it’s intense and piercing without being overwhelming. The quality of components makes it extremely penetrating. To those who like it and can afford it, don’t waste money on clones, save a bit and get 125 ml, it will last you years due to its extraordinary performance. It’s not versatile enough to use every day in any circumstance. My rating: 9.5/10, perfect, but I penalise half a point for lack of versatility. Although I believe good perfumes should be reserved for special occasions to enjoy them more.
For those who want this great aroma at a super price, I recommend HERCULES by Maison Alhambra: it has the same notes and scent, only the vanilla changes a bit, but it’s just as wonderful as this expensive niche perfume.
Herod by Parfums de Marly positions itself as one of the best fragrances in the tobacco-vanilla combination on the market. This exquisite blend not only adds attractive sweetness but also a slight smokiness and woody nuances, resulting in something magnificent, seductive, and original. Perhaps my opinion is subjective, as tobacco notes are among my favourites, but within this genre, Herod is highly notable for its originality and appeal. Although it may be expensive, I invite you to try it before buying. From my point of view, it’s an olfactory experience not to be missed, and possibly the best fragrance from the Parfums de Marly house.
Tobacco and vanilla are the protagonists, excellent balance and synergy with the rest. Very similar to Divine Vanille by Essential Parfums, only this one has exquisite tobacco that gives it body and makes it more masculine; the dry down is identical for me.
A strident opening that doesn’t win me over, but within minutes the most exquisite tobacco I’ve ever smelled settles in. A cosy fragrance that becomes essential on cold, cloudy, and/or rainy days.
I tested it on a lazy afternoon. Herod wasn’t a surprise, but a confirmation. Soft, round tobacco, dusted with vanilla and wrapped in warming spice that doesn’t overwhelm, just accompanies. The tobacco doesn’t smell of dry leaves or wet pure tobacco; it smells of silence. The vanilla doesn’t want to be sexy, but warm, enveloping, useful. Cinnamon that doesn’t sing carols, incense without seeking mysticism, polished wood base without splinters. Everything is tuned, even with the volume down. But watch out: for the price, it doesn’t last as long as it should. There are clones that roar more, stick until the next day, and cost as much as a double burger, but Herod doesn’t compete on power per euro. If you’re looking for power per price, this isn’t your spot. If you’re looking for a rounded, mature composition that doesn’t shout sweet or burnt tobacco, then yes. It’s the perfume nobody talks about loudly, but everyone remembers.
A sublime combination of sweet tobacco and vanilla that envelops you. Not shouty, but noticeable. In winter cold, it’s a fantasy.
Brutal fragrance, very pleasant, super warm and friendly, highly recommended!
Herod is pure vice from day one. Warm, sweet, refined, classy, and of brutal quality. Tobacco, cinnamon, and vanilla create a creamy, cosy, and addictive blend. It opens with sweet pipe tobacco, spiced with cinnamon and pepper, offering an elegant heat wrapped in almost immediate creamy vanilla. A light touch of incense, nothing invasive, adds a smoky nuance that balances the sweetness. Then it softens, rounds out, and everything fits perfectly. It’s one of those that stick to the skin and gain charm with time. Although it’s more masculine, it looks spectacular on a woman. It reminds me of Spicebomb Extreme and Tobacco Vanille: they share the tobacco and vanilla soul, but this is darker and more potent; Herod is more polished, balanced, and easier to wear. It inherits Spicebomb’s spicy edge without that intense explosion, making it more elegant and contained. On my skin, it lasts 8-9 hours, with good projection initially, then becoming intimate yet still noticeable, leaving a spectacular trail at close range. Ideal for autumn and winter, cold nights, dates, or moments of elegance. If you’re looking for sweetness with character, it won’t disappoint. It has that elegant, addictive touch that makes you enjoy it every time you wear it. Worth it. Rating: 9.5.
What a pity I didn’t try the pre-reformulation version; the current one is disappointing. Projection and longevity are non-existent; better to go straight for Divine Vanille by Essential Parfums.