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Kalan
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Kalan, by Parfums de Marly, is a creation from the spicy oriental family, designed for men and women. Launched in 2019, this fragrance was composed by Celine Ripert. Upon its release, spices, blood orange and black pepper provide a vibrant opening; the heart reveals lavender and orange blossom, while the base settles on woody notes, moss, white sandalwood, tonka bean and amber.
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- Positivo 61%
- Negativo 26%
- Neutral 13%
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I like it, even though it brings nothing new. It follows the trend of balanced dry woods with mossy musk. Essentially, it is a MFK Baccarat reinvented by adding the typical fougere lavender of P. de Marly. Is it a masculine Baccarat?
As the previous expert noted, it vibrates just like Baccarat Rouge 540, but the blood orange from Kalan adds a sweeter touch. In a way, it smells of pepper, yet it is much fresher due to the florals. The issue is that the flowers become noticeable only after time has passed and the potency fades, leaving it in no-man’s-land: if you seek freshness, Layton does it better; if you want that sweet, elegant, and opulent touch (what was missing from the Baccarat EDP), buy the Extrait.
I love Kalan. It’s easy to criticise because it always carries the weight of not adding anything new by reminding of Baccarat (as if it didn’t happen to 99.9% of fragrances). I prefer to see its virtues: a very well-balanced sweet and bitter equilibrium, with an earthy and herbal touch in the opening that drives me mad. I consider it unisex leaning towards masculine, though it wouldn’t be out of place on a woman. Baccarat stays far behind, even in the sweet and cosy aspects. Kalan performs that sweetness better, which would be cloying without the just right bitter touch of the blood orange. It resembles Baccarat, but less than they say. It covers more, takes the MFK perfume and carries it far with spices, lavender, and orange. Today I have one in each hand and my nose keeps going back to Baccarat every 10 minutes of Kalan. It’s generous, very generous with the spices, creamy, and well-balanced. It has the makings of that red bottle ending up on my shelf. Performance is very good for now. We’ll have to see if it doesn’t end up discounted like they did with Layton. Edit: I forgot to say there is an Initio perfume, Oud for Greatness, with an identical base to it, only that it carries another layer of some men’s perfume on top.
Blind buy and I loved it. I don’t know why they kill this fragrance that is bad. It would have blown my mind if I hadn’t had Thomas Kosmala 4 before. It smells the same, but I feel this one is more masculine and TK is unisex. I heard Baccarat Rouge and it seemed more feminine. Only need to see how it performs in all climates, longevity, and projection. My review is first impressions of a blind buy by someone starting in niche.
I tried it after smelling Layton, Herod, Carlisle, and Pegasus. Kalan gave me immediate addiction; the only thing I wanted was to feel that aroma. Spectacular. Scent 10, longevity 11, projection huge. I don’t know why it doesn’t have as much acceptance as the others. If I had to choose a single fragrance now, I wouldn’t hesitate: I’d go for PDM Kalan.
Excellent blind buy. Scent: 10, Longevity: 10, Projection: 8.5. I would buy it again: Definitely yes.
I tested it after smelling Layton, Herod, Carlisle, and Pegasus. Kalan gave me an immediate addiction; I only wanted to feel that scent. It seemed spectacular: a 10 for the smell, an 11 for longevity, and massive projection. I do not understand why it does not have as much acceptance as the others, but if I had to choose just one now, I would not hesitate: I would go for PDM Kalan.
I tried Kalan with a decant; I would never have bought it blind because I don’t entirely like the Baccarat DNA. At first, I found it normal, quite citrusy with the BR DNA in the background. I thought it would change and it didn’t. The other notes appear, but they don’t modify the opening much. It sets itself apart from BR in the citrus aspect; it’s brighter, more usable, and versatile. I liked it, but I doubt I’ll buy it. For this DNA, I’ll stick with Instant Crush.
I’m not a fan of the sweet and feared I wouldn’t like it (I bought it blind). And if the reviews and comments about Kalan were right, it’s sweet but burnt, like burning cotton candy. What stands out is the quality of the ingredients. A pleasant surprise, I love it.
The first fougere that blew my mind. It is a very tuned-up fougere, with that sweet part, slightly spiced, and with that orange. Uffff, how delicious. It is not a masculinised BR like Oud for Greatness; I think it is a perfume that has passed by the community on tiptoes in an incomprehensible way. Brutal. Edit: Today my wife asked me if I had stolen her BR.
Here we go. I don’t understand the comparison with MFK’s BR; they only share the sweetness, otherwise they are two distinct fragrances. It’s a risky bet from PDM, moving away from the safe DNA of Percival, Layton, Herod, and Carlisle. But even though every head is a world, it’s a super fragrance. It lasts over 12 hours on skin and days on clothes. The blend of sweet, spices, woods, and aromatic flowers gives it an enigmatic tone. It’s not a mass DNA; it’s the true epitome of niche: conceptual, sexy, enigmatic, sober, turning heads by saying you smell strangely good. A success for Marly.
Here we go, I do not understand the comparison with MFK’s BR; they only share a sweet part, otherwise they are two completely different fragrances. It is a risky bet by PDM that moves away from the safe DNA of Percival, Layton, Herod, and Carlisle. Although every head is a world, it is a super fragrance: it lasts more than 12 hours on skin and days on clothes. The combination of sweet notes, spices, woods, and aromatic florals gives it an enigmatic tone. While it is not an DNA that is massively liked, it is the true epitome of niche perfume: conceptual, sexy, enigmatic, sober, and it turns heads to say you smell strangely well. Undoubtedly a hit at Parfums de Marly.
The first fougere that blew my mind. It’s a very tuned-up fougere, with that sweet part, slightly spiced, and that orange. Ufff, how delicious. It’s not a masculinised BR like Oud for Greatness could be. I think it passed by the perfumery community on tiptoes in an incomprehensible way. Brutal. Edit: Today my wife asked if I’d stolen her BR.
First impression: I don’t see a resemblance to Baccarat, it smells great, it’s different, and long-lasting. I don’t understand why it doesn’t have more presence. I invite you to try it. Marly doesn’t usually take risks, following Vicente, so it’s doubly surprising. I was reticent because Baccarat doesn’t quite suit me, but it has convinced me. I’ll try it more and if I have anything to add, I’ll write.
My first impressions: I do not see a resemblance to Baccarat; it seems to me a very good, different, and long-lasting perfume. I do not understand how it does not have more presence. I invite you to try it. Being Marly, a brand that does not take many risks and follows Vicente, it seems doubly surprising. I was reluctant because Baccarat did not quite please me, but hey, it has convinced me. I will try it more and if I have something different to add, I will write something else.
Kalan is the black sheep of Parfums de Marly and proves that sometimes we complain too much about scents… it smells bad and is not up to the brand’s standard. The fact that it smells good for most does not make it niche; it can be a common designer scent. Kalan is not Layton, Pegasus, or Herod. The Red Horse smells complicated, not unpleasant, even though many say so. One thing is that it is not liked, and another is that it is bad. Usually, the opening hooks with a brilliant first impression, but in Kalan, the opposite occurs: the opening is the most complex. It mixes excessive pepper with indeterminate spices (I only detect saffron) and a dry, sour-sweet blood orange. The pepper blast is real and excessive, combined with the sour-sweet and dry elements, making it a complicated sip. This is its signature: the red bottle announces strength and intensity. That initial amalgam gives way to a sweet, fougere dry-down where tonka bean adds creaminess to temper the shrill beginning, and oakmoss maintains that classic yet modern green dryness. Do not expect a classic fougere or a direct Baccarat inspiration; it is a perfume that improves with time and offers several chances to change your mind. I like it very much, although it sometimes overwhelms me; in the dry-down, it is enchanting thanks to the neroli and a modern sweet lavender between the challenging opening and the finish. Good performance, not extremely projective but long-lasting with an acceptable trail. Its versatility makes it recommended: it stands out in casual situations and usually pleases those around you, although the skin-level opening might clash. Among those not in black bottles, I believe it is the most niche, with personality and its own path. It is a manual signature perfume: it requires patience and multiple uses, something difficult nowadays. In short, it is worth it, especially if you do not have many perfumes; together with Layton, it is the most versatile and one of the ones I use most. In my view, it deserves a higher rating, but you must try it before buying.
Kalan is Marly’s ugly duckling: proof that sometimes we complain out of habit. It smells challenging, not quite at the brand’s usual level, and while many find it more pleasant, it isn’t pure niche; it smells like a common designer scent. It’s not Layton, Pegasus, or Herod; the Red Horse has a complicated aroma, not unpleasant, though many say it is. It’s not bad, just not to your liking. The opening usually hooks with brightness, but here is the most complex part: an excess of pepper, indeterminate spices (I only detect saffron), and a dry, bittersweet blood orange. That burst of pepper is real and excessive, a tough drink for most. That is the essence of Kalan: the red bottle already announces it, power and intensity. That initial blend gives way to a sweet, fougere dry-down, where tonka bean adds creaminess and tames the strident opening, while oakmoss maintains that classic dry greenness but with a modern twist. Don’t expect a classic fougere or a Baccarat copy; this perfume improves with time and wear. I love it, though it sometimes overwhelms me. In the dry-down it’s enchanting thanks to the orange blossom and a sweet, modern lavender, a bridge between the challenging opening and a magical finish. Good performance; it’s not a hyper-projector but lasts a long time with an acceptable trail. Its versatility makes it recommendable: it stands out in casual settings and usually pleases those around you, although the skin-scent opening might clash for some. Of the non-blacks, it’s the most niche: it’s not novel by copying, but has its own personality. It’s a manual signature, asking for patience and use, which is rare these days. It’s worth it, especially if you don’t have many perfumes; alongside Layton, it’s the most versatile and I use it a lot. In my view, it deserves more notes; you should try before buying.
Kalan is not easy, nor will it please many. It has a strong and warm blood orange note; it is a dense citrus thanks to the spices, not fresh or light, it can be disagreeable due to its heavy aura. In the base there is a salty accord like in Layton or Greenley but more subdued. It does not captivate me; I find no naturalness or realistic citrus, only a soda-like orange accord with spices that sat in the car in the summer sun. It projects and lasts well; the opening is scary due to the force, but in the dry down the kinder and harmonious part appears. DO NOT judge only by the first 15 minutes.
I tried it today and I loved it!!! I put it on at 1:30 pm and now it is 8:00 pm and it is still present. Without more, I consider it a great perfume; without doubt, I am going for it.
Kalan is not an easy perfume and will not please many. It has a strong, warm blood orange; it is a dense citrus thanks to the spices, not fresh or sparkling, and can be unpleasant due to its heavy aura. In the base, there is a salty accord shared by other PDMs like Layton or Greenley, but much more subdued. Certainly, it does not captivate me; I find no naturalness or realistic citrus, only an accord that smells like orange soda with spices that was left in the sun inside a car in summer. It projects and lasts quite well. The opening is scary due to the strength, but in the dry-down, the kinder and more harmonious part appears. DO NOT judge based only on the first 15 minutes.
It is a complex but super delicious perfume; the first time I was scared, but then I started to love the… of the best from Marly. Recommended, but do not buy blindly.
It smells with the vibe of Bacarat Rouge but a bit more citrusy, with lavender and more versatile. Totally unisex.
After trying Layton, Herod, Percival, Pegasus, and Galloway, I can only say that KALAN has surpassed them all; it is the red Ferrari of the house…
Kalan seemed very particular to me, much spicier than I expected. It smells dark, fresh, and slightly metallic. It is like a Pegasus Exclusif with citrus notes and more spices. The opening was strong, giving me a sensation of a cleaning product. The dry down might be the best part; it becomes cleaner and more wearable, where I think the lavender and woods play a role. In conclusion, I did not like it :/
I can describe it in two ways: an inspiration of BR540, a fougère version, or a shot of Negroni… It is potent and long-lasting, so the performance does not fail. Many suggest it for cool climates, but I recommend it for mild or slightly warm weather; I think that is where it shines the most, I can imagine walking in Capri with it.
A beast. I bought it for myself and I’m still getting used to it because it’s not easy. I agree with everyone: it needs time and testing to find its point. The first time, it usually doesn’t taste right; in my case, it even fatigued my nose. With time, I understood it better. It is a very characterful, masculine, and paradoxical perfume: mixing clean notes with others that are ‘dirty’ without subtlety. It is provocative due to its roughness and wild bet. It has something of candied orange or dessert. The dry down is not to my liking; it lacks elegance due to that excessive sweetness from the tonka bean, making it less formal. It does not settle well in my opinion. It is not very versatile, but it has great character and will attract attention. The flaw is the dry down. Impressive trail and longevity, around 24 hours on my skin.
I absolutely love this fragrance! It is spicy, fruity, and very clean. That touch of yellow amber is brilliant.
Hello everyone, after trying and buying Kalan, I was surprised in every way: longevity, trail, and scent, all fantastic. Obviously, it’s not one to buy blind, but for those who like blood orange and spiced woods, it is madness. I tried it 4 or 5 times and said I had to have it, and I have no regrets. It is an exquisite perfume and worth every penny, in my humble opinion. Greetings.
The truth is, its opening recalls the BR540, but then it deepens into smoked orange and takes you on a sweet/smoky journey. It is certainly not a “WOW”; it is a blind buy where you could lose money. And of course, I disagree with this fragrance. Overrated.
A Kalan de Marly struggles to win you over at first; the initial echo of BR540 didn’t convince me. To give it a boost and remove that trace, I mixed it with Lavande 31 by Le Labo, which greatly improved its projection. I also tried it with Dior Sauvage EDT and noted a remarkable change. When I smelled it alone afterwards, I was pleasantly surprised. It takes getting used to, but then it smells wonderful and has its own character.
It needs time, as said below. Kalan is not love at first sniff, but there is something very good hidden. It has that earthy DNA I notice in other PdMs (a signature trait) and, combined with that violent blood orange, it can raise eyebrows at first. Then it dries, and how it dries… it has some of the best dry-downs I have ever smelled. It leaves an indelible mark on clothes but is not invasive, as if you wore that perfume. It reminds me of Ganymede; I would say it is a BR540 Ganymedised. Its versatility is madness: 5-6 sprays on cold days and 1-2 in summer (speaking of the old 78% batch).
That sweet saffron note, like a dental clinic, just doesn’t work for me. And yes, it resembles Baccarat.
Honestly, if they are young, I doubt they will like it; it is very strong. It smelled to me like smoked wood 🤢. It is super woody, bright, and ostentatious. Not recommended blind 👎🏻. It gave me the same vibes as Cedrat Boise by Mancera, though it’s not very similar. Anyway, nothing recommended from my point of view, 3/10.
The scent is crazy, nothing like anything else, totally unique. I understand it resembles Baccarat, but it’s not a dupe, not even close. It reminds me of Christmas; in Paraguay, we use coconut blossom a lot to scent our homes, and it smells very much like that to me. Potent aroma and incredible longevity; I think it is the PdM with the most longevity. I loved it!
I don’t understand people looking for pretty, easy scents in niche; that’s what designer fragrances are for. This one is unique: wet earth and wet wood, something you’ve never smelled. For me, that makes it a great perfume. It’s not one to buy blind, but it’s certainly not the worst from Marly; on the contrary. Perhaps it is better than the overrated Althair. I’d place it third, after Oajan and Herod.
This is an anti-perfume. The idea of a fragrance is that you like it and others do too; with this, you’re putting on alcohol and oil that smells like wet earth (and on top of that, you paid hundreds of dollars). Where does one use this? With the niche idea, people are putting manure on themselves. 0/10, I do not recommend it.
This is an anti-perfume. The idea of a fragrance is that you like to use it and that others like it; with this, you put on alcohol and oil that smells of wet earth (and on top of that, you paid hundreds of dollars). At what point is this supposed to be used? With the idea of niche, people are capable of putting manure on themselves. 0/10, I would not recommend it.
I got to try it several times with PdMs at the CDMX airport. I loved the spiced opening and its fruity twist. However, when I bought it on the grey market (2019 batch), I noticed the difference: it felt fruitier and sweeter, almost devoid of spice at the start. Recent Kalan bottles reach the 2019 sweetness when dry, but what convinced me was that spicy opening. Does anyone else notice this?
Yes, it is odd. Imagine a blurry, dirty version of Baccarat Rouge. It has a certain charm, but it’s not for me.