Parfums De Marly Carlisle EDP

Description

Carlisle is Parfums de Marly's radiant fruity-floral gourmand, composed in 2015 by perfumer Quentin Bisch in the same opulent, court-inspired register the maison applies across its collection. It opens with a crisp burst of green apple warmed by nutmeg and golden saffron, moves into an elegant heart of rose, creamy tonka bean, and rich osmanthus, and dries down into a soft, resinous base of vanilla, patchouli, and opoponax. Unisex by design, it's a polished, slightly sweet composition that reads more sophisticated than a typical fruity floral.

Scent Character

• Floral: 27%
• Resinous/Ambery: 18%
• Spicy: 18%
• Sweet: 18%
• Fresh: 9%
• Woody: 9%

Translation: a fruity-floral gourmand warmed by spice and soft resin, sweet, but grounded rather than candy-like.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Green Apple, Nutmeg, Saffron

Heart: Tonka Bean, Davana, Osmanthus, Rose

Base: Vanilla, Opoponax, Patchouli, Sandalwood

Performance

• Longevity: A solid 7–9 hours.
• Sillage: Moderate-to-strong. It announces itself without being overpowering.
• Projection: About 2–3 feet through the first hour, settling closer to skin as the patchouli-vanilla base takes over.

Best Occasions & Season

• Season: Fall and winter.
• Occasions: Evening and night out.
• Best for: Cool-weather evenings, dinners, and events where a warm, spiced-fruity scent stands out.
• Skip for: Hot, humid days. The sweetness can feel heavy in the heat.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Quentin Bisch
House: Parfums de Marly, Paris, founded 2009 by Julien Sprecher
Year: 2015

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FAQ

Is Carlisle unisex?
Yes. It's designed and marketed as a unisex eau de parfum.

How long does it last?
Around 7–9 hours on skin, typical for this concentration.

Is it very sweet?
It leans sweet in the opening (green apple, saffron) but the patchouli-opoponax base keeps the dry-down grounded rather than candy-like.

How does it compare to other Parfums de Marly fruity florals?
Carlisle is warmer and spicier than the brand's brighter florals, thanks to the nutmeg-saffron top and resinous opoponax base.