Godolphin by Parfums de Marly

It’s the dupe for Tom Ford’s Tuscan Leather, and let me tell you, it’s the most expensive dupe on the market.

Godolphin pays homage to Tom Ford’s Tuscan Leather with animal leather blended with fruit and more pronounced notes than the original, making it more wearable and pleasant. Performance is acceptable, though it’s not for everyone due to being less versatile and unconventional. Try it before buying; it could be a unique olfactory experience for those seeking something different.

Smells like Big Mac sauce. Help.

A very fine leather, but too dry for my taste. My fault, really; seeing the fruity notes, I expected something juicier, like Pentalighon’s Rhinoceros, but it’s the opposite. That said, the quality is top-notch; PDM never disappoints in that regard. If it’s your style, you’ll love it.

I like it and I don’t. I love the scent, but I don’t want to wear it. It smells like when you buy a genuine leather bag or wallet, that milky, pleasant smell, like entering a new car with leather upholstery. It’s a very pleasant fragrance, but I’m not sure if it convinces me to use it. That said, everyone who smells it loves it.

Hello. I don’t know Tuscan Leather, but I know Rasasi’s Yuqawam Homme, and the similarity is huge. I like Godolphin more because it’s softer, though in the end it depends on taste and budget. It has very good longevity, sillage, and performance. You can smell the fruity notes, cypress, vetiver, and cedar from start to finish. Update 12-01-2023: after months, the scent has changed a bit—will the bottle ‘breathe’? I don’t know, but I like it more now. I didn’t perceive the vanilla before, but now I do, and I love it. Definitely recommend it.

I’m impressed by how similar this smells to Tuscan Leather (at least on my nose). The leather is present from start to finish, though the opening is somewhat astringent and its acidity fades over time. The fruity notes stand out, like red berries. It’s not an exceptional perfume to me, but I like it and would wear it occasionally, mainly in temperate climates. To my perception, it’s quite unisex and offers above-average performance.

It smells quite acidic and aggressive to me, but it lasts forever and has great projection. I don’t see it as truly masculine since I’m not a fan of such dense scents; the thyme note really stands out.

After searching for a leather scent different from the usual Tom Ford or Acqua di Parma options, I chose this. As a huge PDM fan, I was surprised that Godolphin smells just like those previous ones. I’ll just say it has better projection and longevity than the others—it’s not radical, but noticeable. It’s brighter and top-quality. It’s a lovely fragrance, nothing too typical. Acqua di Parma still wins on scent for being bright and citrusy, though its performance is modest; here, Godolphin is the best alternative. Scent 8/10, Sillage 8/10, Longevity 9/10, Projection 9/10.

The notes I noticed most were fruity, followed by leather and a bit of saffron. Out of all the leather scents I’ve tried (Tuscan Leather, La Yuqawam, Gucci Guilty, etc.), this is the best and the one that comes closest to real skin, without that smell of tar, gasoline, or car oil. The one that resembles it most is Tuscan Leather, but Marly has a much more natural aroma, without that tarred feeling, and the fruity note stands out over the leather, which is great. Even though I’m not a leather devotee, I liked it; if I buy one, I’d choose this. In terms of price, while it’s not cheap, it’s accessible in the niche segment: 125 ml runs about $120-150 compared to $150+ for a 50 ml Tuscan Leather, with similar performance, so Marly is the better option. Sillage lasts an average of 3 hours, drops another 3, and becomes a skin scent for 2 more before fading. It’s formal wear, best for cold or fresh weather, with a very real leather note. Worth considering.

This is my first review here… hope I’m reflecting what my nose thinks. I’m a 21-year-old newbie, and perfume is one of the best hobbies out there. Godolphin is subtle, elegant, and sublime, but hard to wear due to its complex notes. It’s not bad; it has composition, it’s just difficult to pull off. Seeing the gold bottle makes you think of Rabanne’s One Million, loved and hated. In a Barcelona store, I never would have paid attention to it because it looked like that heavy, cloying fragrance, but the inside matters more than the outside. My perception changed after trying a sample after buying King Aventus: it shares a very similar opening to Tom Ford’s Tuscan Leather. The leather is subtle and sweet, with fruity and floral notes dancing around it without being overwhelming. It’s beautiful. The longevity is insane; I have a watch with an app from two days ago that the Aventus I wore today hasn’t even outlasted. I’ve decided to buy the 130-euro bottle to experience it 100%. For the price, I think it’s one of the best value-for-money options regarding quality, ingredients, and longevity. Remember not to confuse the name: it’s Godolphin, not Goldphin.