
Parfums de Marly
A creamy oriental that balances spiced apple brightness with honeyed tonka and earthy patchouli warmth
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Best Clone
The best clone of Parfums de Marly Carlisle is Cassius by Maison Alhambra, with a 82% accuracy score. A fraction of the cost of the $225 original.

Maison Alhambra
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Price
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate to Strong
Sillage
Cassius performs comparably in projection and longevity but may lack the subtle spice complexity of the original's cardamom-driven top. The drydown tends to be slightly warmer in the clone, with reduced woody depth compared to Carlisle's refined guaiac wood signature.

La Ree Fragrances
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
La Ree's version has slightly shorter longevity and noticeably less sillage than the original. The overall composition feels more linear and lacks the subtle complexity and depth that makes Carlisle a Parfums de Marly signature.

Fragrance World
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone delivers a comparable scent profile in the opening and middle stages, but the base notes lack the depth and persistence of the original, with noticeably reduced longevity and projection. The woody-amber foundation feels more synthetic and less nuanced in the Fragrance World interpretation.

Zara
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
Zara's version has reduced longevity and a thinner base projection, with the guaiac wood notably softened in favor of generic woody accords. The mid-stage floral development is similar, but the fragrance lacks the original's balanced complexity and distinctive woody richness.

Ard Al Zaafaran
$17
FragranceNet
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
Tafakhar exhibits shorter longevity and reduced sillage compared to Carlisle, with the base notes appearing less prominent in the dry-down. The overall composition feels slightly thinner and more linear, lacking some of the sophisticated interplay between the floral and woody elements found in the original.

Perlador
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Price
4-6 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
Borouj has comparable longevity but noticeably softer sillage and a less sophisticated base development compared to Carlisle. The floral notes feel less nuanced, making the clone appear more linear throughout its wear.

Dua
$60
Dua
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone's base feels more earthy and patchouli-forward, whereas Carlisle maintains a cleaner, more sophisticated wood-centric finish. Longevity and sillage are also slightly reduced in Cumbria, making it less of a statement fragrance.