Perseus Parfums de Marly 2024

This is one of Parfums de Marlys latest creations and my expectations werent super high as i thought it would just be another fresh normal citrus scent. But when i tried it i actually really enjoyed the scent! It opened up with a blast of grapefruit which is one of my favorite citrus notes and then it got more citrus, woody in the dry down. Great perfume from PDM but sadly a bit overpriced.

Opens with a strong burst of citruses—grapefruit leads—but right from the start, you can already pick up the dry, slightly dirty woods and earthy vetiver in the scent composition. As it develops, the balance shifts: the woods and vetiver become bolder while the citrus lingers, just not as loud. So yeah, still citrusy, but the ratio leans more woodsy the longer it’s on skin.

Not love at first sniff, but it grows on you. It has a unique character. There are moments in the mid that might remind me of some aspects of Terre d'Hermès Eau Givrée , but overall, it stands quite apart in my opinion. The vetiver is prominent—like in "Elysium Parfum Cologne (Eau de Parfum) | Roja Parfums" —but not as green, and it’s definitely paired with more woods here. So regardless of the comparisons, this still feels like its own thing.

Performance is no joke—strong projection and serious longevity (more than 12 hours on me), so definitely in the compliment-puller category because of the performance, probably due to the ambroxan (marketed as ambergris accord), and I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s some clean, light oud hidden in there too—but they seem to have kept that chef’s kiss a secret.

Overall, it’s a bold and unexpected release for a freshie. Still growing on me, but there’s definitely something addictive about it.

I'm convinced that most people just need a place to gather and complain, and, sadly, they come here. I find this to be quite nice indeed. Very impressive projection and longevity, on hydrated skin. Makes me wonder if half these complaints are from poor skin care? The vetiver comes outta the gate strong, and holds its own for a good couple hours. Although PdM is using an ambergris accord and not the real thing, the desired outcome is still longevity. The only other citrus that is this good is Elysium, IMHO.

Initially I dismissed Perseus as just another fresh, citrus Terre d'Hermès Eau de Toilette clone. But giving it some more wears it actually has this intoxicating, addictive edge to it.

Where the defacto office freshy consists of a woody base, this one is citric all the way. It has a bit of bitterness of a grapefruit/pomelo. It has the acidity of lemon and lime. Truly freshness in a bottle.

It lasts, it packs a punch, do I think it’s worth full price? I think it’s steep. Do I want it? Yes very much indeed!

Perseus is aight. Not the best but its high quality

Similar to Percival its kinda basic for a niche fragrance. but unlike Percival, Perseus doesn’t feel like the king of its kind

Theres so many other good citrus grapefruit scents: Bvlgari Tygar, Vibrato Soapiro, Blu de chanel, Terre D’hermes

And for orange scents Versache or Louis Vatton costs around the same or less

Id say skip Perseus it doesnt stand out. Buy something else with that money. Theres a ton of other good fresh zests scents that you can buy 2 or 3 bottles for the same price.