Top 7 Best Parfums de Marly Fragrances for Men
Find the right Parfums de Marly fragrance: Layton, Sedley, Herod, Percival, Carlisle, Althaïr and Pegasus, with notes, tradeoffs and retailer offers.
LaytonEau de Parfum
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The short answer
Layton is our #1 Parfums de Marly pick for its apple, lavender and vanilla direction. Start with Sedley for summer, Herod for winter and Althaïr for a vanilla-led evening scent. Percival is the everyday value pick, while Pegasus is worth checking when you want to spend less within this premium range.
A pick for every plan.
Choose what matters to you, then compare retailer prices below.
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Layton
The first PDM we'd sample if you want a bridge between fresh and sweet.
- Apple
- Lavender
- Vanilla
Why it earns its place
Layton's current brand description brings apple, bergamot and cardamom together with lavender and a vanilla-praline base. We'd put it first because it gives you something brighter than the tobacco and richer woody picks without abandoning sweetness. It is a good starting point for a signature scent if that combination appeals to you. Try a sample before treating an expensive bottle as a safe bet.
Best for A first Parfums de Marly purchase, mild weather and day-to-evening wear.
Keep in mind The sweet base won't suit someone who wants a very dry or purely aquatic scent.
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14 retailersCompare Layton Eau de Parfum in the same size; Layton Exclusif is a separate fragrance.
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Venba FragranceLowest listed priceCheck size at retailer$174.99Check price
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Maple PrimeCheck size at retailer$189.90Check price
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FragFlexCheck size at retailer$194.64Check price
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FragranceNetCheck size at retailer$223.64Check price
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ArvellafragranceCheck size at retailer$227.00Check price
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Neiman MarcusCheck size at retailer$246.50Check price
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JomashopCheck size at retailer$261.00Check price
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Beauty HouseCheck size at retailer$269.49Check price
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Sensa BeautyCheck size at retailer$269.91Check price
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Bloomingdale'sCheck size at retailer$290.00Check price
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Twisted LilyCheck size at retailer$290.00Check price
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MaxAromaCheck size at retailer$295.00Check price
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eCosmeticsCheck size at retailer$311.89Check price
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PerfumaniaCheck size at retailer$314.95Check price
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Sedley
The fresh summer option for someone who would rather have mint than dessert notes.
- Bergamot
- Spearmint
- White musk
Why it earns its place
Parfums de Marly lists bergamot, spearmint and orange over an aromatic heart and a sandalwood, ambrox and white-musk base. We'd shortlist Sedley for warm days, casual wear and holidays because that direction fits those uses better than the richer vanilla and tobacco choices here. If your collection is full of sweet fragrances, this is one to sample for a different role.
Best for Summer days, holidays and a fresher fragrance rotation.
Keep in mind Freshness alone may not justify the spend if you already have a daytime scent you love.
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12 retailersMatch the bottle volume and compare total checkout cost; a smaller bottle can have the lowest displayed price.
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Venba FragranceLowest listed priceCheck size at retailer$169.99Check price
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FragranceNetCheck size at retailer$225.53Check price
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FragFlexCheck size at retailer$233.72Check price
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Neiman MarcusCheck size at retailer$242.25Check price
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FragranceXCheck size at retailer$259.39Check price
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Beauty HouseCheck size at retailer$259.95Check price
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Sensa BeautyCheck size at retailer$284.00Check price
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Bloomingdale'sCheck size at retailer$285.00Check price
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ArvellafragranceCheck size at retailer$292.00Check price
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Maple PrimeCheck size at retailer$295.99Check price
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JomashopCheck size at retailer$346.50Check price
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eCosmeticsCheck size at retailer$353.60Check price
Prices reflect the latest catalog updates and may change. Bottle sizes, packaging and coupon requirements can differ. Compare the same size and check shipping, tax and availability at checkout.
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Herod
The winter pick for a tobacco-and-vanilla mood.
- Cinnamon
- Tobacco leaf
- Vanilla
Why it earns its place
Herod's published profile starts with cinnamon and pepper, brings tobacco leaf and incense through the heart, and finishes around vanilla, musk and cedarwood. We'd choose that direction for cold weather, a quiet evening or someone who wants warmth without going straight to a praline-led scent. The tobacco theme is the deciding factor: sample it against Layton if you're choosing your first PDM.
Best for Cold weather, evenings and tobacco-fragrance fans.
Keep in mind Tobacco and incense make it a less obvious choice for someone who only wears clean fresh scents.
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12 retailersLook for Herod Eau de Parfum and compare the same volume, including tester versus retail packaging.
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FragranceNetLowest listed priceCheck size at retailer$197.18Check price
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Venba FragranceCheck size at retailer$209.99Check price
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Maple PrimeCheck size at retailer$226.99Check price
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Neiman MarcusCheck size at retailer$246.50Check price
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Beauty HouseCheck size at retailer$249.95Check price
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Sensa BeautyCheck size at retailer$249.99Check price
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FragranceXCheck size at retailer$288.35Check price
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Bloomingdale'sCheck size at retailer$290.00Check price
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PerfumaniaCheck size at retailer$314.95Check price
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eCosmeticsCheck size at retailer$340.00Check price
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JomashopCheck size at retailer$360.00Check price
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ShopSimonCheck size at retailer$473.31Check price
Prices reflect the latest catalog updates and may change. Bottle sizes, packaging and coupon requirements can differ. Compare the same size and check shipping, tax and availability at checkout.
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Percival
The value pick if your expensive bottle needs to get regular use.
- Bergamot
- Lavender
- Ambrox
Why it earns its place
Percival's citrus opening, lavender heart and ambrox-and-musk base put it on the everyday side of this shortlist. We'd choose it for a shopper who wants a PDM they can reach for across ordinary workdays and weekends. Its value case is frequent use, rather than a bargain price or an unusual scent profile. Check whether that familiar aromatic direction is enough of an upgrade for you.
Best for Work, casual outings and frequent everyday wear.
Keep in mind It may feel too familiar if the whole point of buying niche is to get something unusual.
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11 retailersCompare cost in the size you'll actually use; a large discounted bottle isn't good value if it stays on the shelf.
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ArvellafragranceLowest listed priceCheck size at retailer$227.00Check price
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PerfumaniaCheck size at retailer$229.95Check price
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FragFlexCheck size at retailer$233.72Check price
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Fragrance LordCheck size at retailer$270.00Check price
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Neiman MarcusCheck size at retailer$290.00Check price
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FragranceNetCheck size at retailer$309.95Check price
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Maple PrimeCheck size at retailer$310.99Check price
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eCosmeticsCheck size at retailer$311.89Check price
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JomashopCheck size at retailer$360.00Check price
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Bloomingdale'sCheck size at retailer$400.00Check price
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MaxAromaCheck size at retailer$400.00Check price
Prices reflect the latest catalog updates and may change. Bottle sizes, packaging and coupon requirements can differ. Compare the same size and check shipping, tax and availability at checkout.
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Carlisle
The richer PDM to sample if intensity is what you're shopping for.
- Nutmeg
- Tonka bean
- Patchouli
Why it earns its place
The brand describes Carlisle as an intense fragrance, with green apple, nutmeg and saffron above tonka bean and a vanilla-patchouli base. That positioning puts it in our performance category. We'd steer it toward cooler weather and evenings for someone who wants a richer scent. This is a reason to sample Carlisle, not evidence that it projects farther or lasts longer than every other PDM.
Best for Evenings, cool weather and shoppers seeking a richer scent profile.
Keep in mind Its intense positioning and sweet woody base may be more than you want for everyday wear.
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2 retailersMake sure the listing is Carlisle Eau de Parfum; compare volume and packaging before choosing a retailer.
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FragranceNetLowest listed priceCheck size at retailer$349.73Check price
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JomashopCheck size at retailer$397.44Check price
Prices reflect the latest catalog updates and may change. Bottle sizes, packaging and coupon requirements can differ. Compare the same size and check shipping, tax and availability at checkout.
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Althaïr
The vanilla evening pick when you want something warm and sweet.
- Orange blossom
- Bourbon vanilla
- Praline
Why it earns its place
Althaïr brings orange blossom, cinnamon and cardamom into a bourbon-vanilla, guaiacwood and praline base in the brand's current notes. We'd put that profile on the dinner shortlist if you enjoy a sweeter fragrance. It offers another route from Herod's tobacco theme and Sedley's freshness. Buy it because you like the vanilla direction; nobody can promise a fragrance will get a particular response on a date.
Best for Dinner, cool evenings and fans of sweet vanilla scents.
Keep in mind Praline and vanilla can feel too sweet if you prefer restrained woods or citrus.
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13 retailersChoose the original Althaïr Eau de Parfum; Althaïr Exclusif is a different fragrance.
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Venba FragranceLowest listed priceCheck size at retailer$169.99Check price
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MaxAromaCheck size at retailer$199.00Check price
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FragranceNetCheck size at retailer$224.90Check price
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Beauty HouseCheck size at retailer$229.99Check price
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Maple PrimeCheck size at retailer$235.99Check price
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Neiman MarcusCheck size at retailer$246.50Check price
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ArvellafragranceCheck size at retailer$258.00Check price
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JomashopCheck size at retailer$261.00Check price
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Bloomingdale'sCheck size at retailer$290.00Check price
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Twisted LilyCheck size at retailer$290.00Check price
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FragFlexCheck size at retailer$310.33Check price
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ShopSimonCheck size at retailer$315.19Check price
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eCosmeticsCheck size at retailer$366.29Check price
Prices reflect the latest catalog updates and may change. Bottle sizes, packaging and coupon requirements can differ. Compare the same size and check shipping, tax and availability at checkout.
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Pegasus
The bottle we'd include in a lower-spend PDM price comparison.
- Almond
- Vanilla
- Sandalwood
Why it earns its place
Pegasus pairs almond with a vanilla-and-sandalwood base in Parfums de Marly's current description. We'd check its offers if you're exploring the brand with a firm spending limit and that powdery ambery direction appeals to you. It fills the cheap-pick slot relative to this premium lineup. It is still an expensive fragrance, and a better deal on a scent you don't like isn't a useful saving.
Best for Fans of almond and vanilla who are comparing PDM bottles within a spending limit.
Keep in mind The powdery direction can be divisive, and its price is still well above many designer alternatives.
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14 retailersCompare Pegasus Eau de Parfum, not Pegasus Exclusif, using the same size and total checkout cost.
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Fragrance LordLowest listed priceCheck size at retailer$162.00Check price
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FragranceNetCheck size at retailer$176.39Check price
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Venba FragranceCheck size at retailer$199.99Check price
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Maple PrimeCheck size at retailer$206.99Check price
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eCosmeticsCheck size at retailer$224.85Check price
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MaxAromaCheck size at retailer$235.00Check price
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ArvellafragranceCheck size at retailer$252.00Check price
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FragranceXCheck size at retailer$259.39Check price
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JomashopCheck size at retailer$261.00Check price
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FragFlexCheck size at retailer$272.80Check price
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Bloomingdale'sCheck size at retailer$290.00Check price
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Neiman MarcusCheck size at retailer$290.00Check price
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PerfumaniaCheck size at retailer$314.95Check price
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ShopSimonCheck size at retailer$344.45Check price
Prices reflect the latest catalog updates and may change. Bottle sizes, packaging and coupon requirements can differ. Compare the same size and check shipping, tax and availability at checkout.
Buy for the way you wear it.
Sample Layton first if you want a broad introduction to the brand. Sedley and Herod give you two very different seasonal routes, while Althaïr is the sweeter vanilla choice for evenings. If the price is the sticking point, check Pegasus offers and ask whether Percival's everyday role would give you more use from the spend.
Back to the picks ↑Your questions, answered.
What is the best Parfums de Marly fragrance for men?
Layton is our overall choice for its apple, lavender and vanilla profile. It is a useful first sample, although lovers of fresh fragrances may prefer Sedley and tobacco fans may prefer Herod.
Which Parfums de Marly fragrance is best for summer?
Sedley takes our summer spot. Its mint, citrus and white-musk direction makes it the freshest seasonal route on this shortlist.
Should I buy Layton or Althaïr?
Choose Layton if apple and lavender alongside sweetness sound appealing. Choose Althaïr if bourbon vanilla, praline and orange blossom are the main draw. A sample of each is sensible before buying a full bottle.
Is Carlisle the longest-lasting Parfums de Marly?
We don't have controlled comparative wear tests to establish that. Carlisle is our intensity-focused pick because of the brand's description, rather than a promise of a particular projection or duration.
Is there a cheap Parfums de Marly fragrance?
The brand is premium-priced. Pegasus is our relative budget pick to compare here, but it is not a cheap fragrance in the wider market. Check the same-size offers and consider sampling before committing.
Why is Percival the best-value pick?
We place it there for its everyday aromatic direction and potential for frequent use. It isn't a claim that Percival is the least expensive bottle or automatically better value than a designer fragrance.
Are Layton and Layton Exclusif the same?
No. The Exclusif versions are separate fragrances, not just larger bottles or another concentration label for the original. Match the full name when comparing Layton, Pegasus or Althaïr offers.
How should I buy my first Parfums de Marly?
Choose the scent direction first, sample it on your own skin, and then compare full bottles in the same size. Check packaging, shipping, coupon requirements and the retailer's returns policy.