Parfums de Marly
Carlisle EDP
“Niche price, crowd-pleaser soul — the PdM everyone can get behind.”
Often described as 'Batman would wear this' — Quentin Bisch's 2015 PDM entry sits in the brand's most mysterious corner. A dark, spicy, sandalwood-anchored gourmand with green apple-saffron-nutmeg top, a warm tonka-osmanthus-davana-rose heart, and a rich vanilla-patchouli-opoponax base.
The take
What works
- ●Apple-rose-oud combo that's genuinely elegant, not trendy
- ●PdM's most approachable niche entry point despite the oud
- ●Excellent cold-weather longevity
Trade-offs
- ●Oud note is restrained — purists may want more barnyard character
- ●Steep price for what is essentially a luxe accessible scent
Notes
Top
Green Apple
Saffron
NutmegMid
Tonka Bean
Osmanthus
Davana
RoseBase
Vanilla
Patchouli
OpoponaxPerformance
When to wear
Occasions
Gender
Featured in
Earned a spot in 3 of our editorial picks
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Parfums de Marly Carlisle smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Carolina Herrera Mystery Tobacco (75%), Hugo Boss Bottled Absolu (71%), Mancera Red Tobacco (69%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.
How long does Parfums de Marly Carlisle last?
10+ hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 90/100) with strong projection.
When should you wear Parfums de Marly Carlisle?
Strongest in winter and fall, evening-leaning. Suited to date night, special occasion.
Is Parfums de Marly Carlisle worth it?
At $390–$530, yes for this tier. Apple-rose-oud combo that's genuinely elegant, not trendy. PdM's most approachable niche entry point despite the oud.
Details
- Perfumer
- Quentin Bisch