The Last Spritz

Score

70/100

Parfums de Marly

Darcy

2014

“Citrus and rose over patchouli — PdM's Coco Mademoiselle answer, niche-priced and warmer.”

Darcy

citrus

patchouli

woody

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The take

What works

●Citruses-orange-patchouli sensual warm voluptuous feminine
●Less citrusy denser than Coco Mademoiselle

Trade-offs

●Obscene PdM markup for derivative profile
●Performance often disappoints for the cost

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Notes

Top

Mid

Base

Performance

Longevity

4–6 hours

Projection

Arm's length

Sillage

Soft trail

Fit

Best in fall, day or night. Spring and winter work too. Leans feminine.

When

Spring, 83%, works
Summer, 45%
Fall, 100%, best
Winter, 82%, works
Day, 89%, best
Night, 83%, best

Occasions

EverydayOffice Date nightNight out

Gender

Leans feminine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Darcy smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Parfum (81%), Chanel Chanel Coco Mademoiselle (75%), Dior Miss Dior (2012) (62%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.

How long does Darcy last?

4–6 hours on most skin (good longevity) with noticeable sillage.

When should you wear Darcy?

Darcy is best in fall, day or night. Spring and winter work too. It suits almost any occasion.

Is Darcy worth it?

At this price, fine — with caveats. Citruses-orange-patchouli sensual warm voluptuous feminine. Less citrusy denser than Coco Mademoiselle.