Men
Althaïr
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Althaïr by Parfums de Marly is an oriental vanilla fragrance for men. Launched in 2023, this composition was created by Hamid Merati-Kashani and Ilias Ermenidis. Its top notes of cinnamon, orange blossom, cardamom, and bergamot give way to a heart of bourbon vanilla and elemi. The base reveals praline, musk, ambroxan, guaiac wood, tonka bean, and caramelized almonds.
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- Positivo 85%
- Neutral 7.6%
- Negativo 7.4%
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I tried it and it’s a beast, haha, such a great vanilla scent mixed with spice notes, wow, very delicious, pity the price is a bit high.
It’s a marvel; I hadn’t heard anything so sublime. It doesn’t resemble anything people usually wear; I recommend it. I see it as unisex; the praline is subtle, not suffocating, and all its notes are in harmony.
He who doesn’t know God prays to any saint. It’s an extremely overused scent, in the style of Boss Bottled but with steroids. Is it bad? Well… if you’re going to pay niche prices for a 100% designer aroma, the answer speaks for itself. Now, if you’re an ultra-fan of that scent and want good performance (since Boss Bottled doesn’t have it), you could say it’s a good option, but at that price? Pfff, I wouldn’t even think about it; I’d never buy it. I realized PDM is a brand that clones scents, puts them in nice bottles, and adds good fixatives (in some perfumes; in others, it’s terrible). Pass.
Finally got to try it after seeing so many reviews, and I can say this is Hugo Boss Bottled EDP but more potent. Frankly disappointed, not because it’s a bad scent, but because the aromatic profile is yet another ‘clone’ from this house.
After almost a year, this perfume finally returned to Argentina on 12/11/2024. I waited just one day to go to the nearest niche perfume house, only to be surprised that the 125ml tester was almost empty and all units were sold in less than 24 hours, except for one I had no choice but to buy, haha. After smelling it, I understood why there’s such hype: to clarify, I’m not a huge fan of the Parfum de Marly house, nor do I consider them very good, especially the famous Layton, but with this perfume, I found the ‘other world’ everyone talks about in niche perfumes. I could detect the quality and spices; while I can smell them in other perfumes today, the quality stands out to an incredible degree, something I dare to call ‘exquisite’. It definitely deserves that exclusivity. It’s a shame I live in a ‘third-world’ country where these perfumes cost as much as an appliance, but you know what? I don’t regret it. I’m happy to have acquired my first niche perfume, and it’s Althair. I won’t be able to give gifts to my family, but they won’t know that my gift will be smelling like Althair at the holidays.
You can clearly hear the evolution: first the spicy, cardamom-driven opening, then a slight sweetness, followed by vanilla, and finally it dries down woody with those slightly sweet almond notes… everything is executed and built so well, surpassing my expectations. In the heart, it sometimes feels like a masculine floral touch, what a great aroma… It’s not challenging or innovative; it’s made for personal enjoyment and for others to appreciate. It’s a refined vanilla, not loud or plastic like in many designer or niche perfumes. I’ll say this: even though vanilla isn’t my favorite note, I’d say this is the best vanilla perfume or the one I’ve liked the most (it’s not a gourmand, but a spiced vanilla perfume). The house nailed it with a great launch, better than previous releases, a couple of steps above their bestseller and the now-not-so-novel Layton. A charming, versatile perfume for day and night, perfect for autumn and winter—maybe not extreme cold or too much for heat. Wear it whoever wants to (masculine unisex), no age limit, with standout longevity lasting well beyond the usual 6 hours. It also has great sillage, especially if you spray it on clothes. Highly recommended, give it a try. For the price, they could offer a couple of 10ml decants, which would last a long time and let you wear it for special occasions; I see it as very fine and elegant, suitable for daily wear (though it would be too expensive as a signature scent, considering PDM’s pricing).
It has a striking opening, probably due to the combination of cinnamon, bergamot, and cardamom. However, once it dries down, the rest of the time is all about vanilla and sweet tonka notes. I have to say it’s very well-liked by women, but it’s not for me. If you love the predominant sweet vanilla scent, go for it. Projection: 7/10 (don’t expect much), fades after about 3 hours (on my skin).
An incredibly rich and highly spicy opening, even moderately peppery. Only suitable for gourmand lovers and fans of very sweet perfumes, as that’s what you detect from the opening to the dry down. It doesn’t list orange notes, but the opening has something akin to a dark, dense sweet orange. It’s a typical winter perfume designed to cut the cold, with its warmth being the standout feature. It’s really a perfume that women love. Every girl who’s smelled it has conveyed their positive reception. In my entire collection, it’s my girlfriend’s favorite, placing Naxos by Xerjoff in second and Tom Ford Ombré Leather in third, showing the caliber of perfumes it competes with or even surpasses. Longevity depends heavily on skin chemistry, but if you apply it generously, even on clothes, you won’t have issues lasting a half or full day. I don’t recommend it for daily use per se, as this gourmand and sweet profile can be uncomfortable in offices, libraries, etc. Without a doubt, a great perfume worth trying, and if you love it, buy it.
It’s a delight. Works amazingly on both men and women. In cold weather, it’s hard not to reach for it; at this rate, I need a backup. Also, it lasts an absolute beast. A masterpiece.
I pictured it as cloying, but it’s actually super balanced—less sweet than Oajan or JPG. It’s linear; I love the elemi and that clean musk vibe like Galaxolide, though coumarin is the star, even more than vanilla. There’s a woody touch from Iso E Super. It’s not for special occasions; I wear it whenever I feel like it. A rich sweet scent that doesn’t deserve to be saved. Lasts forever: four sprays last through a party, and after 10 hours, it’s still consistent. The downside? It’s not innovative, but if you study it, you’ll see it has everything. It’s not youthful; it works well from age 25 and is very unisex. Forget Erba Pura, which feels too feminine to me.
Magnificent perfume. One of the best of 2024.
Impressive.
As a Spanish reviewer said, it stings the nose at first due to low-quality cinnamon. It happened to me: when I applied it, I couldn’t hold back a sneeze from that sharp opening. Afterward, once it dries, the cinnamon calms down (thank God) and turns into a vanilla that’s also not top quality; for the price, you expect more. It’s not worth the hype or the inflated price for me. There are better vanillas with better performance. Parfums de Marly truly thinks this will attract everyone, but only a few who like mainstream stuff. Anyway, try it before using it, don’t give it the hype it deserves, and be careful with the opening—it will sting you for sure.
Macgibert’s review is top-notch; I laughed out loud. I don’t own it, but I tried a decant. I disagree with those who say it lacks quality or stings at first; the one I tried was spectacular, a really good fragrance, similar to SWY Intensely but slightly better quality. I’m not sure if it justifies the price, but I wouldn’t buy it since I already have the Armani one and prefer that. PDM Althair feels creamier and less aggressive, very smooth. I don’t know the longevity, but if it’s as bad as people say here, maybe it’s not worth it. Scent: 9.5/10. Maybe I should try it more to review it in depth. Although, who cares? Everyone enjoys their fragrance their own way. JUST DON’T WEAR SWEET PERFUMES ON THE SUBWAY OR WHEN IT’S HOT, PLEASE.
I tried it last September and loved the smell so much. I’m glad it won Best Men’s Perfume on this site.
This thing is brutal. I’m not a fan of sweet fragrances, but this is out of this world. It’s not cloying at all, and you can’t stop smelling it. Brutal longevity, over 10 hours. Spectacular.
Spectacular, 10/10. A saffron leather, raspberry, apple, salty tones, sandalwood, amber, and a touch of Ambroxan.
Excellent fragrance for a night out, meeting, or date. Even for hanging out with friends! Love at first sniff.
I’ve had this for three weeks and in one word: VERY WEAK. It smells nice—a blend of vanilla, cinnamon, bergamot, and spices—but after 15 sprays on skin and clothes in cold weather, the projection and sillage are non-existent. PDM gave 400 units to influencers to sell the idea that it’s a bomb with just 4 sprays, but they’re laughing at us, which is normal for almost every brand. Longevity: 3 hours on skin and 6 on clothes. Don’t wait any longer. Great scent, but the longevity and projection are disappointing. Would I buy it again? Not a chance. If you’re on the fence, don’t fall for the hype-filled reviews like I did.
Cloying. I only smell cinnamon—in fact, cinnamon liquor—and very little else, just some vanilla and ambroxan. It doesn’t feel refined, delicate, or elegant; it’s rough and coarse. Maybe that appeals to a niche used to more refined essences, but it’s very synthetic. Without that poop-colored bottle, you’d think it’s from Maison Alhambra or some Arab brand with inspired scents. Extreme longevity of 6 hours, then it vanishes. It’s nothing new, not bold, not innovative, not groundbreaking… nothing I’d expect from a product with an identity and a high price. The best advice is to try a decant or discovery set before deciding.
This perfume is an absolute beast. From the first spray, it’s powerful, enveloping, and has an overwhelming presence. It’s gourmand, easy to wear, and pleasant for most. The projection is invasive in the best way: if you spray it and stay in one spot, prepare to soak everything. The longevity is impressive, lasting hours without reapplication. It’s one of those perfumes that marks territory with powerful and lasting sillage. ⚜️ Scent: 10/10 ⚜️ Longevity: 10/10 ⚜️ Duration: 10-12h ⚜️ Projection: 10/10 ⚜️ Final Score: 10/10 ⚜️
What a great perfume; finally something different from this house that doesn’t resemble anything else, and several people have copied it. It has very good performance with formidable sillage and quality. It goes well with formal attire. Watch out for the sprays; this is a very high-quality fragrance. You get barely what you expect for the price. Update 31/03/2025: today my wife said, ‘your perfume is very sweet,’ I’m not sure if that was good or bad, but be careful with the sprays; this is atomic. P.D.: Avoid using it in summer or very hot climates.
I use it with gifted samples, and it’s an exquisite vanilla fragrance. The opening is SPECTACULAR and adheres to the skin incredibly well. It’s gourmand with good creamy, sweet presence. Be careful with the sprays as it can become cloying. It doesn’t project much, staying in a close bubble but powerful at body contact. The vanilla touch reminds me of the Jean Paul Gaultier line (Le Male or Scandal) but a thousand times more potent and better crafted. I own Scandal Absolu which gives a similar note (sweet with vanilla), so I’m hoping it finishes soon or plan to gift it to buy this one and add it to my collection, as owning so many vanillas is redundant. 8/10.
It smells like vanilla custard. You have to really like very sweet, edible scents; it literally smells like that, trust my review.
At first, it smells intoxicating and reminds me of Nicolas Cage in Ghost Rider: adventurous, strong, fun, and rebellious, throwing a different kind of flame. It opens strong with citrus and spices (cardamom, bergamot, cinnamon, lime, green apple, and praline) that don’t fade quickly, giving way to vanilla, guaiac, tonka bean, and musks. In the dry down, I detect tobacco, dried fruits, cured leather, and olibanum incense, all very balanced. I love it; it’s a modern fragrance that most will enjoy, a bit gourmand but not cloying. It smells sexy and attractive on men, shines at night in cooler weather, though I’d also wear it during autumn/winter days. It’s novel and far superior to mainstream options like JPG or Arab dupes. The price is debatable; everyone values differently, so don’t buy blindly (a decant is better); don’t waste money. I enjoy it immensely. It generates many compliments (girls love it), though I choose based on personal enjoyment. P.S.: I don’t collect, but my vanity is filling up. What would this world be without so many olfactory experiences?
Call me crazy, but it smells too much like the DNA of Stronger With You, almost identical to the Intensely version. It smells rich, no doubt, but it feels like a high-quality mainstream fragrance. I don’t see anything memorable about it.
Another fragrance that truly deserves its hype. I’m not a huge fan of this house, except for their women’s scents which are fantastic; this is the only one that breaks the mold, their best work. It’s sweet, eye-catching, looks like a designer perfume but with excellent quality. It’s masculine and stays on your skin for hours. It doesn’t have massive projection, but it has presence, which is what matters.
This is a gem, probably the best vanilla I’ve ever smelled. Easy to wear, not groundbreaking, but with unmatched quality. It shares similarities with market vanillas, but a floral and resinous twist sets it apart. It evolves beautifully: at first, it’s like an orange and bergamot dessert with spices and a chocolatey base. Then the florals settle, revealing a dark, woody vanilla with praline and hazelnut undertones. The base has sweet and bitter resins that prevent it from being cloying. Everything is perfectly harmonious. I wouldn’t recommend wearing it in heat as it becomes overwhelming; better below 22°C. On my skin, it lasts 12 hours with strong initial projection that settles to skin-level scent later. Highly recommended; it’s worth every euro for the quality. It’s perfection: elegant, warm, and balanced. For me, 10/10.
I tried it recently on a friend’s recommendation, and it became one of my favorites. It’s fresh at first but gains depth over time. I’ve received tons of compliments. It’s a sweet, very sexy, and playful masculine scent because it becomes more intense as it evolves. Highly recommended. Since I couldn’t buy it immediately, I ended up taking a sample of Twist instead.
I tried this because a friend bought it, and I fell in love at the first spray. It gets sexier with time. Longevity 9.5/10, projection 8/10, and sillage 8/10. Comparing Twist Heritage No. 137 to Marly Athair note by note: Twist projects more and has a stronger sillage, though the notes are identical. After 15 minutes, there’s no noticeable difference. 100% recommended; Twist costs around $29-$35.
From the first spritz, Althair envelops you with an intense spicy opening, where spicy cinnamon and cardamom add a sensual and sophisticated warmth. It’s an opening that catches you instantly, with that sparkly and seductive touch that announces something special. As it progresses, the fragrance softens and a creamy vanilla appears, perfectly balanced with woody and resinous notes. It sweetens just enough, without becoming a gourmand perfume. Rather, it conveys elegance, comfort, and an enveloping presence that doesn’t go unnoticed. It’s not a fragrance that evolves much, but it doesn’t need to; its scent is so round and pleasant that it creates a hypnotic and addictive olfactory experience. On skin, its performance is spectacular. In my case, 10 hours of longevity with powerful projection during the first hours. Plus, it’s a genuine compliment bomb. Those are the perfumes that draw attention effortlessly; people come closer, ask questions, and always leave a mark. Ideal occasion for night outings, dates, or days when you want to stand out without being cloying. With a warm, elegant, and addictive style, Althair is a fragrance that impresses with its balance between strength and sophistication, capable of turning a normal day into a memorable olfactory experience. Note 9
Since I tried it, I fell in love; it was my first niche perfume. The quality is insane, from the opening to its dry down it changes and keeps getting sweeter and richer haha. Highly recommended, although I wish it had more sillage, it’s really moderate… but its longevity is another story!
My favorite of all. It makes me think of winter or an American autumn (there aren’t any in my country 😞). If I have it close, I stay smelling it like it’s a drug. It has a sweetness and elegance that leave me smelling it until I get sick of it from doing it so much. I love it. But keep in mind, at these prices, the perfume must enchant YOU. For me, it’s amazing, but not $300 worth of amazing, so with Liquid Brun my slightly unexpert nose is just as happy.
A very rich perfume… special for cold days, it makes you feel cozy and traps you with its scent. It’s a gourmand fragrance: lots of the ‘rich’ elements (vanilla, praline) are present, but without being too cloying. It’s not as heavy as some pure vanilla gourmands, so it could also be used on certain daytime occasions, depending on your skin or where you live.
I bought Liquid Brun six months ago and loved it, so I decided to thank PDM for this invention by buying the OG. They smell the same with almost no change for 100% of noses in the street, even if ‘experts’ claim to notice a difference; I still haven’t met anyone who can tell them apart. For my nose, it’s: a dry, slightly smoky woody base. On top goes an exquisite and enveloping vanilla with praline, toned down a bit by bergamot, but still sweet, not cloying. Nothing or very little gourmand for me. Many thanks PDM for bringing us such a great perfume. Epic for winter and autumn, both day and night. Longevity and projection aren’t beast mode, but they deliver and last their 6-8 hours on my skin. 10/10
It’s wonderful; you put it on and as it settles on your skin, it keeps getting better and better; it lasts forever, you smell it all day, that rich warm and sweet aroma that makes you happy every time you notice it. I’d say Bianco Latte is a perfume for an acne-stricken teenager and Althair is a perfume turned into a very handsome man in full maturity; by the way, I don’t find it either masculine or feminine. Second day wearing it and it’s wonderful, smelling it all day is a pleasure. I put it on at 9:00 AM and it’s 7:00 PM and it still smells better and better.
It’s a delicious perfume, one of those that hugs you on cold days.
Excellent fragrance; I believe it’s the best PDM in my opinion.
It’s a chocolatey version of By The Fireplace. Ideal for night and cold weather. In the tropics at noon, it would be heavy and cloying. It’s a fragrance for dinner, something casual. It’s not a work of art, but it’s interesting for those who like sweet and spiced gourmand proposals.
Althaïr is beautifully constructed, featuring vanilla as the star from start to finish. It’s sweet, enveloping, and elegant without being cloying or synthetic. You can tell the ingredients and blend are high quality. It lasted long on my skin with consistent potency. I didn’t notice much evolution; it smells pretty much the same for hours, anchored by that creamy vanilla. What you smell at the start is what you smell at the end. It’s a pleasant, clean fragrance within its sweetness and refined. However, since it’s not my usual style (I don’t love perfumes so focused on sweetness), I think it’s better for special occasions than daily wear. I appreciate its quality and execution, but it doesn’t give me that urgent need to buy the big bottle. An elegant gourmand, well-made and present, though it doesn’t quite fit my DNA. Rating: 4/5