Parfums de Marly Carlisle: A Comprehensive Fragrance Analysis (2024)

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An In-Depth Analysis for Enthusiasts & Beginners - Personal Experience

Performance

Projection & Longevity:

  • Projection: Strong for first 2-3 hours, then becomes moderate
  • Longevity: 8-10 hours on skin, 12+ hours on clothes
  • Sillage: Above average, noticeable scent trail for 3-4 feet

Pricing & Value

  • Retail: ~$355 (100ml)
  • Value: Moderate to high for niche fragrance quality
  • Note on clones: Avoiding recommendations.

Fragrance Breakdown

Notes: https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Parfums-de-Marly/Carlisle-33514.html

  • Top: Bergamot, Green Apple, Nutmeg, Saffron
  • Middle: Vanilla, Rose, Patchouli
  • Base: Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean, Amber, Woody Notes

Development: Spicy-sweet opening with prominent saffron and apple → vanilla-woody → rich amber-tonka base

Usage Guidelines

Best For:

  • Season: Fall/Winter
  • Time: Evening wear
  • Occasions: Special events

Application Tips:

  • 2-3 sprays on pulse points
  • One spray on clothes (collar)
  • 30-minute development time
  • No rubbing, natural dry down

Alternatives & Layering

Similar Fragrances:

  • If vanilla is too strong: PDM Layton
  • If too spicy: PDM Herod

Layering: Personal preference is standalone wear, but pairs well with PDM Oajan

Technical Details

DNA & Fragrance Family:

  • Oriental Spicy
  • Woody Aromatic
  • Sweet Gourmand elements

Skin Chemistry Notes:

  • Best on moisturized skin
  • Vanilla amplifies on warm skin
  • Saffron-apple opening varies (Amazing personal experience)
  • Better performance on oily skin

Presentation

  • Heavy cap
  • Quality atomizer
  • Available in 75ml and 125ml
  • Gift-worthy packaging

Seasonal Performance (1-10)

  • Spring: 6/10
  • Summer: 4/10
  • Fall: 9/10
  • Winter: 10/10

Market Information

Availability:

  • Luxury department stores
  • PDM boutiques
  • Grey market ($240-280)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Pros:

  • Excellent performance
  • Complex development
  • High-quality ingredients
  • Versatile for formal occasions
  • Strong cold weather performer

Cons:

  • High price point
  • Complex composition
  • Too bold for office
  • Limited warm weather use

Common Feedback

  • "Smells expensive"
  • "Rich and sophisticated"
  • "Sweet but not cloying"
  • "Mature and confident"

Beginner's Guide

  • Sample first
  • Start with 2-3 sprays
  • Consider as secondary purchase
  • May be complex for beginners
  • Best for 30+ age group

Edit- Doesn’t come with magnetic cap