Parfums De Marly Carlisle EDP (Tester)

Description

Carlisle is Parfums de Marly's fruity-spicy-floral gourmand, opening with green apple, nutmeg, and saffron before a heart of tonka bean, davana, osmanthus, and rose takes over. It closes on a warm, ambery base of vanilla, opoponax, patchouli, and sandalwood. The result is a rounder, sweeter cousin to the house's woodier releases — spice and fruit balanced against a soft floral heart, in keeping with Parfums de Marly's broader identity as a modern homage to the perfumed opulence of 18th-century Versailles.

Scent Character

• Spicy — 28%
• Floral — 27%
• Sweet (Vanilla) — 18%
• Woody & Ambery — 18%
• Fresh (Green Apple) — 9%

Translation: crisp green apple and saffron spice folded into a rose-and-tonka heart, settling into a warm vanilla-woody base.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Green Apple, Nutmeg, Saffron

Heart: Tonka Bean, Davana, Osmanthus, Rose

Base: Vanilla, Opoponax, Patchouli, Sandalwood

Performance

Longevity: Good — typically 6 to 8 hours, supported by the vanilla-opoponax base.

Sillage: Moderate-to-strong on application, softening into a warm skin scent within a few hours.

Projection: Moderate; noticeable without overwhelming a room.

Best Occasions & Season

Fall and winter, for evenings and nights out — Carlisle's spice-and-vanilla warmth suits cooler weather and low-light settings.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum

House: Parfums de Marly, Paris (founded 2009)

Launched: 2015

Carlisle's in-house perfumer is not publicly credited by the maison.

Try Before You Commit

This 4.2 oz / 125 ml tester is $209.99 — full retail concentration, without the display box. A solid entry point if you want a fruity-spicy gourmand with more floral roundness than Layton or Haltane.

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FAQ

Is Carlisle unisex?
Yes — it's marketed and worn as a unisex fragrance.

Does Carlisle contain oud?
No — it's built around fruit, spice, and floral-vanilla notes rather than agarwood.

How does it compare to Kalan?
Carlisle is sweeter and more floral; Kalan leans spicier and woodier with a more amber character.

Is this bottle authentic?
Yes. All Parfums de Marly stock at Venba is 100% genuine.