2,614 community ratings

Percival

Name: Percival
Brand: Parfums de Marly

Perfumer: Hamid Merati-Kashani

2018MenModern

7.9/ 10

Community score
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Parfums de Marly Percival is a fresh, woody men's fragrance that opens with mandarin orange, bergamot and pink pepper, with lavender and spice running through it.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked the warm days; it gets along with the sun.

How does it perform?

From 2,429 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.4 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

87% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Aromatic notes

Mandarin orange Bergamot Pink pepper

Heart notesfirst few hours

Lavender Cinnamon Coriander Geranium Violet Jasmine

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Pepper Tonka bean Spices Balsam fir Musk

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Green
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does Percival smell like?

Citrus and aromatic notes start it off bright; in the heart lavender, coriander and cinnamon bring a spicy warmth, softened by violet and jasmine. The base settles into tonka bean, musk and balsam fir, sweet and woody. The overall impression is fresh, green and lightly sweet.

Most voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Spring and summer lead the votes, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads masculine yet modern. Dua Brand Legendary Knight and Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.