GrapefruitOpens with
VetiverHeart
Dry WoodDries down to
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Perseus
The crisp morning air of a dense forest, where the sun filters through leaves, casting dappled light on the earthy undergrowth.
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PerseusLuxury · $250+
51%Similar accords, often for lessGeranium Odorata · DiptyquePremium tier, $100–250 · shares 5 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Perseus, crafted by Nathalie Templer and launched in 2024 by Parfums de Marly, is a Woody Aromatic fragrance that captures the essence of duality. The opening notes of grapefruit and bergamot bring a bright, zesty freshness, while black currant adds a subtle fruity depth. As it evolves, vetiver and green mandarin introduce an earthy, aromatic richness, grounding the composition in a lush, natural landscape. The heart of geranium and dry wood maintains this balance between fresh spiciness and woody warmth, leading to a base of ambergris, balsam fir, cedar, and tonka bean that provides a warm, enveloping finish.
Perseus projects well with just one spray — the grapefruit and bergamot opening is bright but fades within an hour. The vetiver and woody base notes carry the scent for much of the day, so it's better suited to cooler temperatures where its warmth feels inviting rather than overpowering.
Fig. 01 — Perseus, Parfums de Marly
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Nathalie Templer
Nathalie Templer, born in France, studied chemistry and began her fragrance career in a small Grasse business before joining the Mane group, where she worked a decade as a perfume analyst specializing in gas chromatography and mass spectrometry.
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Adds warm spicy, vanilla and fruity; shares bergamot and geranium.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 14%.