Perseus Parfums de Marly 2024

Initially, it was business as usual: a new PDM release was coming and with the announcement came the anticipation. The fragrance notes sounded fantastic, so we didn't wait long and took part in the SOUK. Waiting... Followed by childlike joy that my Postmanni is already used to, but all too often only acknowledges with a stressed, tired smile. Sprayed on. Vetiver. Shake my head. Smell again. Vetiver. Hidden somewhere, slightly citrusy notes and grapefruit that I have to work hard to detect. Otherwise, vetiver. Good vetiver. Vetiver a la Grey Vetiver Eau de Parfum - but nothing more. Four hours later, it's still just vetiver. Now I'm standing here on the third day and I'm somewhat disappointed. It's not bad at all, it's a well-rounded fragrance, it lasts well, the sillage is good too. However, I clearly miss the typical PDM sophistication, the unique selling point, something that shouts: 250€ are justified! But I just can't find it and so I stick with Grey Vetiver Eau de Parfum for less than half the price. A shame, really, but good for my wallet. Anyone who has created Layton, Pegasus and Althaïr can be wrong sometimes.