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Parfums de Marly

Althaïr (EDP)

2023

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Versions Timeline

2023

Althaïr (Original Release)

Price Range
$250 – $260

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"Althaïr is a verified 2023 release from Parfums de Marly positioned in the brand’s masculine range. Its core DNA centers on a warm, spicy vanilla structure, pairing cinnamon, citrus brightness, and orange blossom with a creamy bourbon vanilla heart. The fragrance is widely described as smooth, addictive, and crowd-pleasing rather than highly experimental. In wear, it tends to move from a lightly spicy, luminous opening into a sweet woody-musky drydown with praline and ambroxan support. Reviews consistently frame it as a refined cold-weather scent with strong commercial appeal and a luxurious presentation. It has quickly become one of the house’s most talked-about modern gourmand-amber offerings."

Awards & Recognition

Fragrantica readers' poll coverage cites it among standout men's fragrances, including mention as a women's pick for Best Men's Fragrance of 2025.

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Cold
Mild
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Confident
Warm
Alluring
Sensual
Luxurious

Occasions

Date
Night Out
Dinner
Formal
Party
Daily Use

Fun Facts

Althaïr was one of Parfums de Marly's major fragrance launches of 2023.

Despite being marketed for men, reviewer commentary frequently describes it as wearable by many unisex fragrance lovers because of its vanilla-forward profile.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/16h
Top Notes
1x
SpicyCitrusFloralFreshSweetGourmandResinousCreamyWoodySyntheticPowderyAnimalic

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–2h

cinnamon
bergamot
cardamom
orange blossom
Middle Notes

2h–7h 12m

bourbon vanilla
elemi
Base Notes

7h 12m–16h

musk
ambroxan
praline
guaiac wood

Performance

Longevity
100%

Eternal (8h+)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“User and editorial feedback consistently describes Althaïr as a creamy, spicy vanilla fragrance with high mass appeal. Reviewers praise its smooth bourbon-vanilla profile, easy wearability, and compliment factor, especially in cooler weather. Many find it long-lasting with solid projection, though some call it fairly linear and more commercially styled than innovative. Price is a common criticism at full retail, while discounted pricing is often considered more reasonable.”

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