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Parfums de Marly

Herod (EDP)

2012

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Versions Timeline

2012

Herod EDP (Original Release)

Price Range
$190 – $295

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Olivier Pescheux

"Herod EDP is a warm spicy tobacco-vanilla fragrance introduced by Parfums de Marly in 2012. Its signature character centers on a smooth interplay of cinnamon, pepper, tobacco leaf, incense, and vanilla, giving it a refined smoky-sweet profile. The scent is widely regarded as elegant and plush rather than rugged, with a polished niche style that feels rich and autumnal. Reviews consistently describe a classy, comforting drydown where vanilla, woods, and soft smoke become more prominent. Although marketed for men, its sweetness and smoothness often make it wearable for anyone who enjoys tobacco-amber compositions. It remains one of the brand's most recognizable darker fragrances and is frequently compared to other modern tobacco-vanilla favorites."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Cold
Mild
Dry

Moods

Elegant
Warm
Sensual
Sophisticated
Confident

Occasions

Date
Dinner
Night Out
Formal
Holiday

Fun Facts

Herod is commonly credited to perfumer Olivier Pescheux.

It is one of Parfums de Marly's best-known tobacco fragrances and is often compared by reviewers to Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille and Mugler Pure Havane.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
SpicySweetWoodySmokyFloralResinousPowderyEarthy

What Changed

Original market release of Herod Eau de Parfum in 2012.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

cinnamon
pepper
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

tobacco leaf
incense
osmanthus
ciste
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

vanilla pods
musk
patchouli
woody notes

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“User feedback consistently praises Herod for its smooth tobacco-vanilla signature, classy spicy opening, and luxurious blending. Reviewers often describe the opening as cinnamon-forward with pepper, tobacco, and incense developing quickly into a smoky-sweet heart and a creamy woody vanilla drydown. Many find it highly elegant and comforting, especially in cool weather, with frequent comparisons to Tobacco Vanille and other modern tobacco fragrances. Performance opinions are mixed: some users report very good longevity and satisfying projection, while others say newer bottles become a skin scent sooner than expected for the price. Overall sentiment is strongly positive on scent quality, with the main criticism focused on value and inconsistent projection/longevity perceptions.”

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