Score

87/100

Parfums de Marly

Meliora EDP

2013

“The grown-up in the Parfums de Marly feminine lineup — structure over sweetness.”

fruity

soft spicy

fresh

Hamid Merati-Kashani's 2013 launch for Parfums de Marly — part of PDM's feminine line alongside Delina and Cassili. A fruity-floral-green feminine with black currant, red berries, and cassis at the top, a rose-lily-of-the-valley-ylang heart, and a musk-vanilla-woody-almond base. Performs strongest in spring and summer, daytime, 7-8 hours with moderate projection.

The take

What works

●Iris-rose core has real structure — more sophisticated than the typical PdM feminine
●Musk base gives it skin-scent depth without going fully abstract
●Versatile enough for cooler-weather days and evenings both

Trade-offs

●Quieter projection than the brand's reputation suggests
●Iris lovers may find the rose dilutes the focus

Notes

Top

Black Currant

Red Berries Cassis

Cassis

Raspberry

Orange Blossom

Mid

Rose

Lily-of-the-Valley

Ylang-Ylang

Base

Musk

Vanilla

Woody Notes Almond

Almond

Performance

Longevity

8–10 hours

Projection

Arm's length

Sillage

Soft trail

When to wear

Spring100%

Summer88%

Fall32%

Winter17%

Day98%

Night22%

Occasions

Date nightOfficeSpecial occasionCasual

Gender

Leans feminine

$345–$475Fair value

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Meliora last?

8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 84/100) with solid projection.

When should you wear Meliora?

Strongest in spring and summer, daytime-leaning. Suited to date night, office, special occasion.

Is Meliora worth it?

At $345–$475, yes for this tier. Iris-rose core has real structure — more sophisticated than the typical PdM feminine. Musk base gives it skin-scent depth without going fully abstract.

Details

Perfumer: Hamid Merati-Kashani