Greenley by Parfums de Marly

I absolutely love this fragrance! It smells exquisite from start to finish. The apple note is unlike anything I’ve heard in other perfumes (there are clones that resemble it, but if you’re picky, you’ll notice the difference instantly). Fresh, juicy, charming, and it gets lots of compliments. With its woody and musky undertones at the base, it lasts much longer than you’d expect for its type. Some might find it too simple for the price, but I feel that crowd just never liked that aromatic profile. I’ve used a quarter bottle in three years and have no doubt I’ll buy another when it runs out. I don’t recommend buying blind given the price, but if you try it, there’s a high chance you’ll love it if you enjoy these notes.

I love Greenley! It’s become one of my favorites for spring-summer, though I wouldn’t recommend it during extreme heatwaves. One of the first times I’ve perceived all the notes described on Fragrantica, at least in the opening. You get a mandarin-orange type citrus, plus bergamot and apple. The opening is fantastic: fruity, citrusy, fresh, with a touch of sweetness, but with a well-made feel and high quality. The apple (typical crisp green and slightly acidic) lingers, while the citrus fades within minutes. In fact, the green apple is the star (hence the bottle color). Soon after, soft woods (cedar and cashmere) emerge, wrapping it in an elegant sweetness that pleases both the wearer and others. Over time, the oak moss makes it slightly earthier, but only a little. What sets it apart from other apple perfumes is its overall packaging (very rich and well-made), with a mix of nonchalance and elegance that makes it usable for any age and gender (though I think it suits men better), and almost any occasion. I see it as daytime, but I’d use it on a summer night without issue. Great longevity: 10-12 hours, with good projection and trail for the first 3 hours, then it retreats to the personal bubble but you still smell it. It’s one of those I loved from the first try, and the more I use it, the more I like it. Great perfume. Absolutely recommended. I give it an 8.5, leaning towards 9. NOTE: Since I don’t fully understand Parfums de Marly reformulations, I’ll clarify my bottle is from April 2024 with 80% remaining.

Greenley is what happens when someone wants to make a green and fresh perfume without looking like the grocer down the street. It’s like if a Granny Smith had done crossfit, bathed in moss, and then greeted you from a French château garden. It lasts just enough to not bore you and leaves without making a scene, like the elegant guest who only came to try the dessert. Very usable, very clean, very yes but no. It doesn’t excite, but it impresses, like the guy wearing slip-on shoes without socks in April. Do you enjoy the best apple if the piece costs €50? Then this could be your perfume. If it hurts your wallet and you prefer to save for other PdM jewels, it’s dispensable.

A very rich citrus.

It was the fragrance I was looking for: green, citrusy, fresh, delicious. It radiates a lot of freshness and is very versatile and elegant. Perfect for summer and spring. P.S.: The dry-down disappointed me because it reminded me of a perfume called AHLI KARPOS, which I don’t like.

The herbal top notes suit me perfectly; I only smell apple and then herbal elements, even getting a green tea vibe despite it not being listed. Later, it dries down to a powdery base with a sweet touch. Unlike others, the herbal opening didn’t work for me, but the clean dry-down does.

A fragrance where green apple and herbal notes (moss, grass) are the absolute stars. Powdery notes, musk, and resin complement that green tone. In my case, it’s not for me, though I can sense the quality. Test before buying, and the price is extremely high for what it offers.

On the dry down, it smells very similar to Tommy Impact EDT. I was a bit disappointed by that aspect.

I applied it on skin in hot weather. What I smell most is a citrus tangerine, bergamot, and a slightly sweet green apple touch. It’s not listed, but I detect quite a bit of lavender. In short, it smells like lavender-scented soap infused with tangerine, bergamot, and green apple. It’s the scent of a freshly showered man with those pleasant citrus fruity touches.

Pleasant but fairly generic aroma; it smells like any designer perfume. Why pay what it costs?

I never pay attention to reviewers, but this time, listen to me. Greenley is delicious and elegant; if it’s green, it goes beyond that. Normally citrus opens up great and then fades out, but here they persist for 4-6 hours and then evolve into a fresh, clean base that lasts up to 12 hours. I recommend it for spring-summer, dressed up; with 8 sprays, you feel powerful. Crisp white shirt, business casual, totally daytime, versatile, elegant, fresh; women are fascinated by it. It lasts and projects well.

It doesn’t smell bad; quite the opposite. But that strong note of wood and moss when it dries (on my skin) is hard to wear. I see it as a blind buy because everyone close to me has liked it. I don’t get how people say it smells like a mojito, haha. I think I’ll sell it.

Good for daily use in hot weather.

I tried it with a 10 ml decant. It’s rich, energetic, an aromatic energy boost and cleanliness, but nothing that leaves you impacted with an otherworldly scent. It’s like mixing Pravia Hay with LE SANCY green apple soap and Light Blue by DG… sorry if I offend Parfums de Marly fans… good luck, don’t spend on the 100 ml bottle, you’d miss the chance to buy another that truly makes me happy, like Iris Cedre Prada… yes, angels smell, haha.

The first time I smelled it from the bottle, I sensed freshly cut grass with lots of green apple. I applied it to my hand and loved it from the first minute. It’s a green, citrusy scent with lots of green apple. I bought a decant and I love it; pity it’s so expensive; I understand quality justifies it, but I find it excessive. It lasts over 10 hours on my skin and projects more than 4; I got a compliment 4 hours after applying it.