Althaïr Exclusif
Perfumer: Hamid Merati-Kashani
271 ratings
From your scent profile
Parfums de Marly Althaïr Exclusif is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance built around amaretto, cinnamon and Bourbon vanilla, and it suits cooler evenings.
Skunky's take: Plenty of fans, and the score shows it.
How does it perform?
From 240 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
89% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Creamy
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
CreamyWhat does Althaïr Exclusif smell like?
Most voters pick winter and autumn, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, and voters tend to read it as masculine and modern.
It opens with amaretto, bergamot and saffron. In the heart, cinnamon, cardamom, praliné and orange blossom add a gourmand sweetness. The base of Bourbon vanilla, Ambrox and gaiac wood settles it onto a creamy, woody footing. Fruity and spicy accords keep the sweetness in check. Parfums de Marly Althaïr and French Avenue Liquid Brun have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Amaretto
- Bergamot
- Saffron
First hours
- Cinnamon
- Cardamom
- Praliné
Towards evening
- Bourbon vanilla
- Ambrox
- Gaiac wood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 45%Winter
- 42%Autumn
- 12%Spring
Winter
Autumn
Spring- Nighttime33%
- Evening31%
- Casual16%
- Daytime13%
- Office8%
Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 27, 2026