The Metallics

Herod 2012

Sniffo
18.10.2020 - 07:07 AM
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Rightly the current No.1?

Herod is a fragrance that I have wanted to have in my collection since the very first hour. Somehow, I never got around to it. Constantly I have looked for reasons to buy him, or not to buy him again. I got myself the clone, "Arabian Horse", which surprised me very positively. He comes very close to the original and I almost was satisfied with him... but then the Parfums de Marly Sale came to Notino and I hit it!
Herod and Pegasus, both in the big version. Pegasus was actually a blind buy, he surprised quite positively. Herod, on the other hand, exceeded even my memory.
I will refrain from describing the fragrance, it seems superfluous with the number of comments.
Let's just say that this fruity tobacco combination is really ingenious!
Herod is not the only fragrance that goes in this direction, but he is the best I have tested. In general it is a very pleasing combination of scents, but Herod still stands out. His harsh prelude is my personal highlight in the course of the fragrance. He gives it the necessary masculinity.
In general the typical Parfums de Marly DNA can be found again. However, I think that Herod is not a typical Marly. Although he plays with similar nuances as his brothers Layton, Oajan and Carlisle, he doesn't seem so overladen and omnipresent. His sillage and durability are good, but not on the level of the ones just mentioned. That doesn't have to be bad, rather it opens up a certain everyday potential for Herod, which I see in the less mentioned ones. One could also see him as the quiet and polite brother, who does not need to distinguish himself, but is always present. Thus he is the most sympathetic Marly to me.
Well, is he rightly the current No.1 in the perfume ranking for men?
Regardless of my own preferences, I would say "yes" Because Parfums de Marly once again manages to combine niche and mainstream. Herod is a high-quality and pleasing men's fragrance with potential in all age groups.
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