Herod by Parfums de Marly

Amber Spicy · 2012 · Tier: luxury · Approx $320

Vanilla tobacco perfected. Nighttime, autumn, expensive dinner. Non-negotiable.

The psychology

Sweet tobacco-vanilla with dark spice — like Tobacco Vanille's older, richer brother. Cognac in a glass.

Notes

Top: Pepper, Cinnamon · Heart: Tobacco, Incense · Base: Vanilla, Cedar, Labdanum

Performance

  • Warmth: 9 / 10
  • Depth: 9 / 10
  • Sweetness: 8 / 10
  • Projection: 8 / 10
  • Longevity: ~11 hours

Wears well for

date, signature

Mood

luxurious, opulent, dark, wintery

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