Parfums de Marly Althaïr
Althaïr is an ambery aromatic vanilla Eau de Parfum with a polished gourmand character. Bergamot, mandarin and elemi open the fragrance before orange blossom, cinnamon and cardamom add warmth. Bourbon vanilla, guaiacwood and praline create the rich creamy base.
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Scent Pyramid
- Top
- Bergamot, Mandarin, Elemi
- Heart
- Orange Blossom, Cinnamon, Cardamom
- Base
- Bourbon Vanilla, Guaiacwood, Praline
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- Parfums de Marly
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Fragrance family
- Ambery Aromatic Vanilla
- Expected wear
- Extended
- Projection
- Strong
- Strength
- Strong
- Scent profile
- Vanilla, Amber, Gourmand, Warm Spicy, Aromatic
- Full bottle sizes
- 75 mL / 2.5 fl oz, 125 mL / 4.2 fl oz
- Availability
- Available
Production Status
Production Status
- Production status
- In Production
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
- Top
- Bergamot, Mandarin, Elemi
- Middle
- Orange Blossom, Cinnamon, Cardamom
- Base
- Bourbon Vanilla, Guaiacwood, Praline
Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Primary profile: Vanilla, Amber, Gourmand, Warm Spicy, Aromatic
The profile leans sweeter and more rounded, with vanilla or gourmand facets contributing warmth and richness.
Your Route Match
Your Route Match
When to Wear It
When to Wear It
- Best seasons
- Fall, Winter
- Best for
- Date Night, Evening, Going Out
- Day / night
- Night
- Mood
- Creamy, Warm, Charismatic
Sweeter, richer facets give Parfums de Marly Althaïr a natural place in cooler-weather wear, especially after dark. Strong projection and a 8+ hour wear estimate keep the guidance grounded while its creamy, warm, charismatic character suits date night, evening, going out.
Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.
Summary
Summary
Parfums de Marly Althaïr is a warm ambery-aromatic vanilla Eau de Parfum that balances citrus and resinous freshness with spices, orange blossom, Bourbon vanilla, woods, and praline. Bergamot and mandarin brighten the opening while elemi adds a peppery resinous lift. Orange blossom softens the heart, cinnamon adds warmth, and cardamom provides aromatic spice. Bourbon vanilla dominates the base with a creamy richness, while guaiacwood adds smoky structure and praline reinforces the gourmand quality. Parfums de Marly describes Althaïr as elegant, generous, and charismatic, making vanilla feel polished rather than simply sugary. It should suit cooler weather, evenings, and social wear. The overall effect is creamy, warm, sophisticated, and distinctly gourmand.
About the Brand
About the Brand
Parfums de Marly is a French luxury fragrance house founded by Julien Sprecher, drawing inspiration from the Château de Marly and the perfumed culture of the 18th-century French court. The Maison reinterprets that heritage through contemporary floral, fruity, aromatic, amber, vanilla, citrus, woody, leather, musk, and oud compositions. Its official fragrance pages publish explicit olfactive pyramids, and the catalog includes signatures such as Delina, Layton, Althaïr, Valaya, Haltane, Pegasus, Percival, and Oriana.
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Full Bottle Details
Full Bottle Details
Parfums de Marly Althaïr is available as a full-bottle fragrance in 75 mL / 2.5 fl oz, 125 mL / 4.2 fl oz.