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Parfums de Marly Castley vs Ex Nihilo The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum
The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
BergamotGingerBlack PepperGrapefruit
Heart
PepperNeroliPetitgrainTimurRose
Base
AkigalawoodLabdanumBenzoinLeather
Accords
Fresh spicy
100%
Citrus
88%
Woody
58%
Warm spicy
54%
Oud
53%
Aromatic
50%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
summerspringfall
About
Castley by Parfums de Marly is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Castley was launched in 2025. Top notes are Bergamot, Ginger, Black Pepper and Grapefruit; middle notes are Pepper, Neroli, Petitgrain, Timur and Rose; base notes are Akigalawood, Labdanum, Benzoin and Leather. Castley Eau de Parfum blends high-quality ingredients for a balanced mix of freshness and sensuality. It opens with bright bergamot and ginger, enhanced by spicy and mineral notes, including Timut Pepper. The base features ambery Labdanum and Akigalawood, giving it depth and sophistication.A vibrant fragrance perfect for a bold, adventurous spring.Top: Bergamot, Ginger, Black Pepper Heart: Petit Grain Citronnier, Timut Pepper, Neroli Base: Akigalawood, Labdanum, Benzoin
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Notes
Top
GrapefruitGingerBergamot
Heart
AkigalawoodLycheeCedarwood
Base
AmberwoodVetiverPatchouliTonka Bean
Accords
Woody
100%
Citrus
78%
Fresh spicy
63%
Aromatic
56%
Warm spicy
53%
Oud
53%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum by Ex Nihilo is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Jordi Fernández. Top notes are Grapefruit, Ginger and Bergamot; middle notes are Akigalawood, Lychee and Cedarwood; base notes are Amberwood, Vetiver, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. Ex Nihilo The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum is a new fragrance for women and men launched in 2024. This intense, lavish interpretation of the original creation opens with a refreshing blast of bergamot, luscious grapefruit, and spicy ginger. The heart is composed of the woody opulence of cedarwood and akigala wood with subtle undertones of lychee. The blend settles on the warmth of amberwood and tonka bean, along with dry patchouli and vetiver for added depth and character.
Notes in Common
21% sharedShared (4)
BergamotGingerGrapefruitAkigalawood
Only in Castley
Black PepperPepperNeroliPetitgrainTimurRoseLabdanumBenzoinLeather
Only in The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum
LycheeCedarwoodAmberwoodVetiverPatchouliTonka Bean
Rating
4.07vs4.41
Ratings
2,117vs1,169
Concentration
EDPvsExtrait
Launch Year
2025vs2024
Which should I buy?
The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum is the community's favourite of the two.
- The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum is rated higher by the community: 4.41 from 1,169 ratings, against 4.07 from 2,117.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Castley versus "strong" for The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum.
- Castley is voted best for summer and spring; The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum for spring and fall.
- Both houses are luxury (typically $250+), so price won't be the deciding factor.
Buy The Hedonist Extrait de Parfum if you want the higher-rated option; pick Castley if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.