Parfums de Marly · 2018 · EDP
Percival
Unspecified
A crisp aromatic fragrance with citrus, pink pepper, geranium, lavender, jasmine, violet, musk, ambroxan, amberwood, and fir.
The Composition
Note pyramid.
Composed by Hamid Merati-Kashani. A unisex fragrance for autumn & winter.
Top notes
the opening- Bergamot
- Mandarin Orange
- Pink Pepper
- Geranium
Heart notes
the soul- Lavender
- Jasmine
- Violet
Base notes
the trail- Musk
- Ambroxan
- Amberwood
- Balsam Fir
Scent Profile
The fingerprint.
Performance
Wearable in
Main accords
Signature Moodboard
The world this scent lives in.
Warm resin, honeyed glow.
Textures
- — Beeswax
- — Honeyed resin
- — Warm wool
- — Red velvet
- — Hot milk
- — Stamen thread
Materials
Labdanum · Benzoin · Brass · Saffron filament · Carnelian · Velvet
Atmosphere
The room
A fire in a panelled room, snow outside
Weather
The air
Cold dry afternoon, 4°C
Interior Design
Camel velvet warmth
Camel velvet sofa, oak panelling, fire lit
Season
Autumn · Winter
Wears best in autumn and winter.
City Match
Vienna, café Sperl in December
Also at home in Prague, Saint Petersburg, Isfahan.
Literary Match
Towles — Gentleman in Moscow
The Night Watchman — Erdrich · A Gentleman in Moscow — Towles
In one line
Parfums de Marly
Percival — warm resin, honeyed glow.
Imagery courtesy of Unsplash
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Where to buy.
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Try Before You Commit
Available samples.
Trusted Decant Sellers
Available decants.
Layering Ritual
Complete the ritual.
Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Percival from skin to room.
