Parfums de Marly · 2023 · EDP
Althaïr
Gourmand Vanilla
A polished vanilla fragrance with orange blossom, spices, bourbon vanilla, elemi, praline, musk, ambroxan, and guaiac wood.
The Composition
Note pyramid.
Composed by Hamid Merati-Kashani, Ilias Ermenidis. A masculine fragrance for autumn & winter.
Top notes
the opening- Orange Blossom
- Bergamot
- Cinnamon
- Cardamom
Heart notes
the soul- Bourbon Vanilla
- Elemi
Base notes
the trail- Praline
- Musk
- Ambroxan
- Guaiac Wood
Scent Profile
The fingerprint.
Performance
Wearable in
Main accords
Signature Moodboard
The world this scent lives in.
Boozy, golden, gourmand confessional.
Textures
- — Warm wax
- — Spun sugar
- — Tonka resin
- — Beeswax
- — Honeyed resin
- — Warm wool
Materials
Vanilla pod · Amber resin · Toasted oak · Labdanum · Benzoin · Brass
Atmosphere
The room
A candlelit kitchen, dessert wine, late conversation
Weather
The air
Warm rainy evening, 16°C
Interior Design
Warm gilded
Wide oak floors, brass sconces, velvet sofa the colour of cognac
Season
Autumn · Winter
Wears best in autumn and winter.
City Match
Lisbon balcony, ginja in a chocolate cup
Also at home in New Orleans, Mexico City, Vienna.
Literary Match
Esquivel — Like Water for Chocolate
Like Water for Chocolate — Esquivel · The God of Small Things — Roy
In one line
Parfums de Marly
Althaïr — boozy, golden, gourmand confessional.
Imagery courtesy of Unsplash
Verified Retailers
Where to buy.
Affiliate links — The Sillage Archive may earn a commission on purchases
Try Before You Commit
Available samples.
Trusted Decant Sellers
Available decants.
Layering Ritual
Complete the ritual.
Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Althaïr from skin to room.
