Parfums de Marly Oajan
Ambered, warm-spicy, honeyed, vanilla-rich, resinous, and gourmand.
Top Notes: Honey, Cinnamon, Osmanthus
Heart Notes: Amber, Labdanum, Benzoin
Base Notes: Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Davan
Oajan opens with a dense blend of honey and cinnamon softened by osmanthus before amber, labdanum, and benzoin create a rich balsamic center. Vanilla and tonka bean make the drydown creamy and warm, while patchouli adds depth and Davan contributes a darker aromatic-fruity nuance. The composition is sweet but resinous rather than candy-like, with spice and balsams keeping the gourmand character structured. Its strong projection and long wear make it especially suited to cooler weather and evening settings.
Fragrance Route Intelligence
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Route map
Scent Pyramid
- Top
- Honey, Cinnamon, Osmanthus
- Heart
- Amber, Labdanum, Benzoin
- Base
- Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Davan
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- Parfums de Marly
- Perfumer
- Shyamala Maisondieu
- Release year
- 2013
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Fragrance family
- Amber Gourmand
- Expected wear
- Extended
- Projection
- Strong
- Strength
- Strong
- Scent profile
- Amber, Gourmand, Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Sweet, Resinous
- Full bottle size
- 125 mL / 4.2 fl oz
- Availability
- Available
Production Status
Production Status
- Production status
- In Production
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
- Top
- Honey, Cinnamon, Osmanthus
- Middle
- Amber, Labdanum, Benzoin
- Base
- Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Davan
Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Primary profile: Amber, Gourmand, Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Sweet, Resinous
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, Special Occasion
- Day / night
- Night
- Mood
- Cozy, Opulent, Indulgent
Sweeter, richer facets give Parfums de Marly Oajan a natural place in cooler-weather wear, especially after dark. Strong projection and a 8+ hour wear estimate keep the guidance grounded while its cozy, opulent, indulgent character suits date night, evening, special occasion.
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 Oajan is a high-performance amber gourmand built around honey, cinnamon, balsamic resins, vanilla, and tonka bean. Honey gives the opening an immediate golden sweetness while cinnamon adds dry warmth and osmanthus contributes a softer floral-fruity nuance. Amber, labdanum, and benzoin make the heart dense and resinous before vanilla and tonka smooth the drydown. Patchouli adds depth while Davan introduces a darker aromatic-fruity facet. Created by Shyamala Maisondieu and released in 2013, Oajan remains in current production. Its 8+ wear and strong projection make it especially suited to fall and winter, evening wear, date nights, and shoppers looking for a rich sweet amber with substantial presence.
About the Brand
About the Brand
Parfums de Marly is a French luxury fragrance house founded by Julien Sprecher, drawing inspiration from the splendor, craftsmanship, and perfumed culture associated with the Château de Marly and the 18th-century French court. The Maison reinterprets that heritage through contemporary compositions with distinct personalities rather than a single repeated house accord. Its catalog moves across floral, fruity, aromatic, amber, vanilla, citrus, woody, leather, musk, and oud styles, including signatures such as Delina, Layton, Valaya, Haltane, Oriana, and Pegasus. Refined presentation, expressive materials, and strong olfactory character connect the collection across women’s, men’s, and unisex fragrances.
Full Bottle Details
Full Bottle Details
Parfums de Marly Oajan is available as a full-bottle fragrance in 125 mL / 4.2 fl oz.