What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is fruity notes and saffron. The heart brings rose and orris. On the skin it settles into leather and amber. Overall it smells leather and aromatic.
- Came out
- 2010
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Godolphin notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Parfums De Marly Godolphin EDP in detail
Godolphin EDP is made by Parfums De Marly. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
For work or for evenings
It works in the day and at night.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan and The Spirit Of Dubai Durra last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like leather and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is leather (100%), followed by aromatic and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy leather and aromatic smells and notes like rose and leather. Less obvious notes include mate, jasmine and vetiver. Perfume fans rate it 4.16 out of 5.
How far Godolphin spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac.
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Which weather suits Godolphin
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Godolphin dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Initio Parfums Prives Absolute Aphrodisiac (9 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (9 shared notes), Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad (9 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Durra (11 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Is Godolphin expensive?
It is on the expensive side: about €137 in Europe.
Can women wear Godolphin?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2010.