How it smells
The first thing you smell is lavender and mandarin orange. The heart brings hedione and violet. On the skin it settles into ambroxan and amberwood. Overall it smells amber and woody.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Percival 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
About Parfums De Marly Percival EDP
Percival EDP is made by Parfums De Marly. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
How long Percival stays 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. It lasts about as long as Parfums De Marly Layton and Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men. Base notes like ambroxan and amberwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by woody and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and woody smells and notes like hedione and ambroxan. Less obvious notes include bergamot, jasmine and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.99 out of 5.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter. If you need something for winter, Parfums De Marly Layton is a better fit.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Parfums De Marly Layton and Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme 1994 spread further.
Parfums de Marly perfumes worth knowing
The house has 41 perfumes here, led by Oajan, Haltane and Pegasus Exclusif.
Percival price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €4. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Parfums De Marly Layton and Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men.
Perfumes that smell like Percival
Similar picks to try: Parfums De Marly Layton (6 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men (7 shared notes), Mont Blanc Individuel (8 shared notes) and Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme 1994 (9 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
When did Percival come out?
It came out in 2018.
Can women wear Percival?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.