Parfums de Marly
Herod EDP
“Old library with a lit pipe — educated, unhurried, completely in control.”
A 2012 tobacco-vanilla-cinnamon composition by Olivier Pescheux for Parfums de Marly — the house's seventh release and one of the defining niche tobacco fragrances of the 2010s. Settles into an amber drydown. Wears strongest in fall and winter, evening-leaning.
The take
What works
- ●Cinnamon-tobacco-vanilla combo that's both cozy and sophisticated
- ●Excellent longevity for a PdM EDP
- ●Masculine without being aggressive
Trade-offs
- ●Maison Alhambra Hercules does 90% of it at 1/10th the price
- ●Premium pricing demands premium occasions
Notes
Top
Cinnamon
Pepperwood™Mid
Tobacco Leaf
Incense
Osmanthus
LabdanumBase
Vanilla
Iso E SuperCedar
MuskCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Vetiver
AmberPerformance
When to wear
Occasions
Gender
Featured in
Earned a spot in 3 of our editorial picks
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's a cheaper alternative to Parfums de Marly Herod?
Maison Alhambra Hercules matches at 88% similarity in our database. $20–$26 vs $290–$400 — it captures most of the DNA at a fraction of the price. Not identical, but the gap is smaller than the price difference suggests.
What does Parfums de Marly Herod smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Essential Parfums Divine Vanille (80%), Issey Miyake Nuit d'Issey Pulse Of The Night (54%), Alexandria Fragrances Arabian Horse (54%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.
How long does Parfums de Marly Herod last?
10+ hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 90/100) with strong projection.
When should you wear Parfums de Marly Herod?
Strongest in winter and fall, evening-leaning. Suited to date night, special occasion.
Is Parfums de Marly Herod worth it?
At $290–$400, yes for this tier. Cinnamon-tobacco-vanilla combo that's both cozy and sophisticated. Excellent longevity for a PdM EDP.
Details
- Perfumer
- Olivier Pescheux