How it smells
It smells mostly citrus and woody. Grapefruit and bergamot at the top, vetiver and green mandarin in the middle and dry wood and cashmere wood at the base.
- Came out
- 2024
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Perseus 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 Perseus EDP in detail
Parfums De Marly is the house behind Perseus EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Is Perseus your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by woody and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and woody smells and notes like vetiver and dry wood. Less obvious notes include black currant, geranium and ambergris. Perfume fans rate it 4.03 out of 5.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €166, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Parfums De Marly Sedley but less than Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum.
More from Parfums de Marly
This house has 41 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Oajan, Haltane and Pegasus Exclusif.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum and Yves Saint Laurent Y. Base notes like dry wood and cashmere wood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Which weather suits Perseus
It is at its best in spring and fall. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, summer and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Perfumes that smell like Perseus
These perfumes have a close smell: Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum (6 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Y (6 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (5 shared notes) and Parfums De Marly Sedley (5 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
When did Perseus come out?
It came out in 2024.
Is Perseus better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.