Men
Kalan
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Kalan by Parfums de Marly is a spicy oriental fragrance created for men and women. Launched in 2019, this scent was composed by Celine Ripert. Upon opening, vibrant notes of spices, blood orange, and black pepper take center stage; the heart reveals lavender and orange blossom, while the base settles with woody notes, moss, white sandalwood, tonka bean, and amber.
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- Positivo 61%
- Negativo 26%
- Neutral 13%
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I like it, even though it doesn’t bring anything new. It follows the trend of balanced dry woods with velvety moss. Essentially, it’s a Baccarat by MFK reinvented by adding the classic P. de Marly fougere lavender. Is it a masculine Baccarat?
As the previous expert noted, it vibrates just like Baccarat Rouge 540, but the blood orange from Kalan adds a sweeter touch. In a way, it smells like pepper, though it’s much fresher due to the florals. The issue is that the flowers become noticeable only after some time has passed and the potency fades, leaving it in no man’s land: if you want fresh, Layton does it better; if you want that sweet, elegant, and opulent touch (what was missing from the Baccarat EDP), buy the Extrait.
I love Kalan. It’s easy to criticize because it always carries the weight of not adding anything new for reminding of Baccarat (as if it doesn’t happen to 99.9% of fragrances). I prefer to see its virtues: a very accurate balance between sweet and bitter, with an earthy and herbaceous touch in the dry-down that drives me crazy. I consider it unisex leaning masculine, though it wouldn’t be out of place on a woman. Baccarat stays far behind, even in the sweet and cozy aspects. Kalan performs that sweetness better, which would be cloying without the just right bitter touch of the blood orange. It resembles Baccarat, but less than they say. It covers more, taking the MFK perfume and taking it far with spices, lavender, and orange. Today I have one in each hand and my nose keeps going back to Baccarat every 10 sprays of Kalan. It’s generous, very generous with the spices, creamy, and well-balanced. It has the potential for that red bottle to end up on my shelf. Performance is very good so far. We’ll have to see if it doesn’t get discounted like they did with Layton. Edit: I forgot to say there’s an Initio perfume, Oud for Greatness, with an identical base to it, only that it carries another layer of some men’s perfume on top.
Blind buy and I loved it. I don’t know why they kill this fragrance that is bad. It would have blown my mind if I hadn’t had Thomas Kosmala 4 before. It smells the same, but I feel this one is more masculine and TK is unisex. I smelled Baccarat Rouge and it seemed more feminine. Only waiting to see how it performs in all climates, longevity, and projection. My review is first impressions from a blind buy by someone starting in niche.
I tested it after smelling Layton, Herod, Carlisle, and Pegasus. Kalan gave me immediate addiction; I just wanted to feel that scent. It seemed spectacular: 10/10 for smell, 11/10 for longevity, and massive projection. I don’t understand why it doesn’t have as much acceptance as the others, but if I had to choose just one now, I wouldn’t hesitate: I’d go for PDM Kalan.
Excellent blind buy. Scent: 10, Longevity: 10, Projection: 8.5. I would buy it again: Definitely yes.
I tried Kalan with a decant; I would never have bought it blind because I don’t fully like the Baccarat DNA. At first, I found it normal, quite citrusy with the BR DNA in the background. I thought it would change, and it didn’t. The other notes appear, but they don’t modify the opening much. It distinguishes itself a bit from BR in the citrus, it’s brighter, more usable, and versatile. I liked it, but I doubt I’ll buy it. For this DNA, I’ll stick with Instant Crush.
I tried it after smelling Layton, Herod, Carlisle, and Pegasus. Kalan gave me immediate addiction; the only thing I wanted was to feel that scent. Spectacular. Smell 10, longevity 11, projection huge. I don’t know why it doesn’t have as much acceptance as the others. If I had to choose a single fragrance now, I wouldn’t hesitate: I’d go for PDM Kalan.
I’m not a fan of sweet scents and feared I wouldn’t like it (I bought it blind). And if the reviews and comments about Kalan were right, it’s sweet but burnt, like burning cotton candy. What stands out is the quality of the ingredients. Pleasant surprise, I love it.
The first fougere that blew my mind. It’s a very tuned-up fougere, with that sweet part, slightly spiced, and that orange. Ugh, so delicious. It’s not a masculinized BR like Oud for Greatness; I think it’s a perfume that passed by the community on tiptoes in an incomprehensible way. Brutal. Edit: Today my wife asked me if I’d stolen her BR.
Here we go. I don’t understand the comparison with MFK’s BR; they only share the sweetness, otherwise they are two completely different fragrances. It’s a risky bet by PDM, moving away from the safe DNA of Percival, Layton, Herod, and Carlisle. But even though every head is a world, it’s a super fragrance. It lasts over 12 hours on skin and days on clothes. The mix of sweet, spices, woods, and aromatic flowers gives it an enigmatic tone. It’s not a mass DNA; it’s the true epitome of niche: conceptual, sexy, enigmatic, sober, making heads turn by saying you smell strangely good. A hit from Marly.
The first fougere that blew my mind. It’s a very tuned-up fougere, with that sweet part, slightly spiced, and that orange. Ufff, so delicious. It’s not a masculinized BR like Oud for Greatness could be. I think it passed by the perfumery community on tiptoes in an incomprehensible way. Brutal. Edit: Today my wife asked if I had stolen her BR.
Here we go, I don’t understand the comparison with MFK’s BR; they only share a sweet part, otherwise they are two completely different fragrances. It’s a risky bet by PDM that moves away from the safe DNA of Percival, Layton, Herod, and Carlisle. Although every head is a world, it’s a super fragrance: lasts more than 12 hours on skin and days on clothes. The combination of sweet notes, spices, woods, and aromatic flowers gives it an enigmatic tone. While it’s not a DNA that pleases the masses, it’s the true epitome of niche perfume: conceptual, sexy, enigmatic, sober, and it turns heads by saying you smell strangely good. Definitely a hit for Parfums de Marly.
My first impressions: I don’t see any resemblance to Baccarat; it seems like a very good, different, and long-lasting perfume. I don’t understand how it doesn’t have more presence. I invite you to try it. Being a Marly, a brand that doesn’t take many risks and follows Vicente, it seems doubly surprising. I was hesitant because Baccarat didn’t quite appeal to me, but hey, it convinced me. I’ll try it more, and if I have something different to add, I’ll write more.
First impression: I don’t see a resemblance to Baccarat, it smells great, it’s different, and it lasts. I don’t understand why it doesn’t have more presence. I invite you to try it. Marly doesn’t usually take risks, following Vicente, so it’s doubly surprising. I was reluctant because Baccarat doesn’t fully appeal to me, but it has convinced me. I’ll try it more and if I have anything to add, I’ll write.
Kalan is Marly’s ugly duckling: proof that sometimes we complain out of habit. It smells challenging, not quite at the brand’s usual level, and while many find it more pleasant, it’s not pure niche; it smells like a common designer scent. It’s not Layton, Pegasus, or Herod; the Red Horse has a complicated aroma, not unpleasant, though many say so. It’s not bad, just not to your taste. The opening usually hooks with brightness, but here is the most complex part: excessive pepper, indeterminate spices (I only detect saffron), and a dry, bittersweet blood orange citrus. That pepper blast is real and excessive, a tough sip for most. That’s the essence of Kalan: the red bottle already announces it, power and intensity. That initial blend yields to a sweet, fougere dry-down, where tonka bean adds creaminess and tames the screeching start, while oakmoss maintains that classic dry greenness but with a modern twist. Don’t expect a classic fougere or a Baccarat copy; this perfume improves with time and wear. I love it, even if it sometimes overwhelms me. In dry-down, it’s enchanting thanks to the neroli and a sweet, modern lavender, a bridge between the challenging opening and a magical finish. Good performance, not a hyper-projector but lasts forever with an acceptable sillage. Its versatility makes it recommended: it stands out in casual settings and usually pleases those around you, even if the skin-level opening might clash. Of the ‘non-blacks,’ it’s the most niche: it’s not novel by copying, but has its own personality. It’s a manual signature, asking for patience and use, which is rare these days. It’s worth it, especially if you don’t have many perfumes; alongside Layton, it’s the most versatile and I use it a lot. In my opinion, it deserves more notes; you have to try before you buy.
Kalan is the ugly duckling of Parfums de Marly and proves that sometimes we complain too much about certain scents… it smells bad and isn’t up to the brand’s level. The fact that it smells good to most doesn’t mean it’s niche; it could just be a common designer scent. Kalan isn’t Layton, Pegasus, or Herod. The Red Horse smells complicated, not unpleasant, even though many say so. One thing is that you don’t like it, and another is that it’s bad. Usually, the opening hooks you with a bright first impression, but with Kalan, the opposite happens: the opening is the most complex part. It mixes excessive pepper with indeterminate spices (I only detect saffron) and a dry, sweet-and-sour blood orange. The pepper burst is real and excessive, combined with the sweet-and-sour and dry notes, making it a complicated sip. That’s its signature: the red bottle announces strength and intensity. That initial blend gives way to a sweet, fougere dry-down where tonka bean adds creaminess to soften the screeching start, and oakmoss maintains that classic yet modern dry greenness. Don’t expect a classic fougere or a direct Baccarat inspiration; it’s a perfume that improves with time and offers several chances to change your mind. I like it a lot, even though it sometimes overwhelms me; in the dry-down, it’s enchanting thanks to the neroli and a modern sweet lavender between the challenging opening and the finish. Good performance, not extremely projective but long-lasting with an acceptable sillage. Its versatility makes it recommendable: it stands out in casual situations and usually pleases those around you, even if the skin-level opening might clash. Among the non-black bottle scents, I think it’s the most niche, with personality and its own path. It’s a true signature perfume: it requires patience and multiple uses, something rare these days. In short, it’s worth it, especially if you don’t have many perfumes; along with Layton, it’s the most versatile and one of the ones I use most. In my opinion, it deserves a higher rating, but you have to try it before buying.
I tried it today and I loved it!!! I put it on at 1:30 pm and now it’s 8:00 pm and it’s still present. Without a doubt, I consider it a great perfume; I’m definitely buying it.
Kalan isn’t easy, nor will it please many. It has a strong, warm blood orange note; it’s a dense citrus thanks to the spices, not fresh or light, and can be unpleasant due to its heavy aura. In the base, there’s a salty accord like in Layton or Greenley but more subdued. It doesn’t captivate me; I don’t find naturalness or realistic citrus, only a soda-like orange accord with spices that sat in the car in the summer sun. It projects and lasts well; the opening is scary due to the strength, but in the dry-down, the kinder and more harmonious part appears. DO NOT judge based only on the first 15 minutes.
Kalan isn’t an easy perfume and won’t please many. It has a strong, warm blood orange; it’s a dense citrus thanks to the spices, not fresh or sparkling, and can be unpleasant due to its heavy aura. In the base, there’s a salty accord shared by other PdM scents like Layton or Greenley, but much more toned down. It certainly doesn’t captivate me; I can’t find naturalness or realistic citrus, just an accord that smells like orange soda with spices that was left in the sun inside a car in summer. It projects and lasts quite well. The opening is scary due to the intensity, but in the dry-down, the kinder and more harmonious part appears. DO NOT judge based only on the first 15 minutes.
It’s a complex but super delicious fragrance; the first time I was scared, but then I started loving one of the best from Marly. Recommended, but don’t buy blindly.
It smells with the vibe of Bacarat Rouge but a bit more citrusy, with lavender, and more versatile. Totally unisex.
After trying Layton, Herod, Percival, Pegasus, and Galloway, I can only say that KALAN has surpassed them all; it’s the red Ferrari of the house…
Kalan seemed very particular to me, much spicier than I expected. It smells dark, fresh, and slightly metallic. It’s like a Pegasus Exclusif with citrus notes and more spices. The opening was strong, giving me a sensation of cleaning product. The dry-down might be the best part; it becomes cleaner and more wearable, which is where I think the lavender and woods play a role. In conclusion, I didn’t like it :/
I can describe it in two ways: an inspiration of BR540, a fougère version, or a shot of a Negroni… It’s powerful and long-lasting, so the performance never fails. Many suggest it for cool climates, but I recommend it for mild or slightly warm weather; I think that’s where it shines the most, imagining myself walking in Capri with it.
A beast. I bought it for myself and I’m still getting used to it because it’s not easy. I agree with everyone: it needs time and trials to find the right spot. The first time, it usually doesn’t taste good; in my case, it even fatigued my nose. Over time, I understood it better. It’s a very characterful, masculine, and paradoxical scent: mixing clean notes with ‘dirty’ ones without subtlety. It’s provocative due to its roughness and wild bet. It has something of candied orange or dessert. The dry-down isn’t my thing; it lacks elegance due to the excessive sweetness of the tonka bean, making it less formal. It doesn’t settle well in my opinion. It’s not very versatile, but it has lots of character and will draw attention. The flaw is the dry-down. Impressive trail and longevity, around 24 hours on my skin.
I absolutely love this fragrance! It’s spicy, fruity, and very clean. That touch of yellow amber is fantastic.
Truth be told, its opening reminds me of BR540, but then it deepens into smoked orange and takes you on a sweet/smoky journey. It’s not a “WOW” scent at all; it’s a blind buy where you could lose money. And of course, I don’t agree with this fragrance. Overrated.
A Kalan from Marly is hard to win over at first; the BR540 echo at the start didn’t convince me. I boosted it and removed that trace by mixing it with Le Labo’s Lavande 31, which greatly improved its projection. I also tried Dior Sauvage EDT and noticed a significant change. When I smelled it alone afterward, I was pleasantly surprised. You have to get used to it, but then it smells great with its own character.
Hi everyone, after testing and buying Kalan, I was surprised in every way: longevity, sillage, and scent, all fantastic. Obviously, it’s not for blind buys, but for those who like blood orange and spiced woods, it’s crazy. I tested it 4 or 5 times and decided I had to have it, and I don’t regret it. It’s an exquisite perfume and worth every penny, in my humble opinion. Cheers.
You have to give it time, as some say below. Kalan isn’t love at first sniff, but there’s something very good hidden inside. It has that earthy DNA I notice in other PdMs (its signature), and combined with that violent blood orange, it can raise eyebrows at first. Then it dries down, and how it dries… it has some of the best dry downs I’ve ever smelled. It leaves an unforgettable mark on clothes but isn’t invasive, like you wore that perfume. It reminds me of Ganymede; I’d say it’s a BR540 Ganymedized. Its versatility is insane: 5-6 sprays on cold days and 1-2 in summer (I’m talking about the old 78% batch).
That saffron-sweet, dentist-clinic smell isn’t really my thing. And yeah, it does resemble Baccarat.
The scent is crazy, nothing like anything else, totally unique. I get that it resembles Baccarat, but it’s not even a close dupe. It reminds me of Christmas; in Paraguay, we use coconut flowers a lot to scent our houses, and this smells a lot like that to me. Potent aroma and incredible longevity, I think it has the longest lasting PdM. I loved it!
Honestly, if they’re young, I doubt they’ll like it; it’s very strong. To me, it smelled like smoked wood 🤢. It’s super woody, bright, and obnoxious. Not recommended for blind buys 👎🏻. It gave me the same vibes as Cedrat Boise by Mancera, though it’s not very similar. Anyway, not recommended from my point of view, 3/10.
I don’t get people looking for pretty, easy smells in niche; that’s what designer scents are for. This one is unique: wet earth and wet wood, something you’ve never smelled before. For me, that makes it a great perfume. It’s not for blind buys, but it’s certainly not the worst from Marly; quite the opposite. Maybe it’s better than the overrated Althair. I’d rank it third, after Oajan and Herod.
This is an anti-perfume. The idea of a fragrance is that you like it and others do too; with this, you’re just wearing alcohol and oil that smells like wet earth (and on top of that, you paid hundreds of dollars). When do you use this? With the niche idea, people are just covering themselves in manure. 0/10, not recommended.
This is an anti-perfume. The idea of a fragrance is that you like to wear it and that others like it; with this, you get alcohol and oil that smells like wet earth (and on top of that, you paid hundreds of dollars). At what point is this supposed to be worn? With the niche idea, people are capable of putting manure on themselves. 0/10, I wouldn’t recommend it.
I got to test it several times at the CDMX airport with PdMs. I loved the spicy opening and its fruity twist. But when I bought it on the gray market (2019 batch), I noticed the difference: it felt much fruitier and sweeter, almost without spices at the start. Recent Kalans dry down to the 2019 sweetness, but what convinced me was that spicy opening. Does anyone else notice this?
Yeah, it’s weird. Imagine a blurry, dirty version of Baccarat Rouge. It has a certain charm, but it’s not for me.