CitronOpens with
LavenderHeart
Ambrox SuperDries down to
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Parfums de Marly · Sold as unisex
Valero
The crispness of an urban park at midday, where the sun filters through trees and the air is filled with the scent of fresh-cut grass and blooming flowers.
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ValeroLuxury · $250+
56%Similar accords, often for lessSantos Concentree · CartierPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Hamid Merati-Kashani crafted Valero, launched by Parfums de Marly in 2025, as a fresh and aromatic composition that balances citrus brightness with woody depth. The fragrance opens with citron and bergamot, which give way to the herbal nuances of juniper and lavender, creating an invigorating freshness. The base notes of nutmeg, ambrox super, patchouli, and sandalwood add a warm and earthy foundation, making Valero a dynamic blend that evolves throughout the day.
Apply Valero to pulse points for a longer-lasting experience. The citrus notes are vibrant but fade quickly, so a second application in the afternoon can extend its presence. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than diffusing into a room.
Fig. 01 — Valero, Parfums de Marly
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Hamid Merati-Kashani
Eastern poetry, Western formHamid Merati-Kashani is a perfumer whose work bridges Eastern and Western olfactory traditions with rare grace.
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What people
are saying.
A polarising scent: loved by 31%, disliked or hated by 30%.