Parfums de Marly
Percival
Last updated
2018MenFranceLongevity · Long LastingSillage · Moderate$545 retail★ 4.2 community ratingBuy on FragranceNet $224 · Save $321 →
Percival opens with a luminous burst of lavender and citrus that crackles with the green freshness of geranium, evoking a sun-drenched garden at daybreak. The fragrance settles into a warm, woody embrace of ambroxan and balsam fir, where creamy musk and subtle amberwood create an enveloping drydown that feels both refined and deeply comforting.
Top Notes
LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotGeranium
Base Notes
AmbroxanAmberwoodMuskBalsam FirClearwood
Accords
amber· Dominantwoody· Dominantaromatic· Dominantcitrus· Dominantfresh spicy· Dominantmusky· Dominantlavender· Prominentfloral· Moderategourmand· Moderatefresh· Moderatepowdery· Moderate
Best Clone
The best clone of Parfums de Marly Percival is Absolutely Dark by Zara, with a 78% accuracy score. A fraction of the cost of the $545 original.
Best Seasons
Spring97%
Summer100%
Fall / Autumn72%
Winter31%
Best Occasions
Professional100%
Casual70%
Night Out68%
Community Insights
★ 4.2 from 6.2K ratingsWhat people who wear Parfums de Marly Percival report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community. Created by Hamid Merati-Kashani.
Main accords
amber
aromatic
woody
citrus
fresh spicy
musky
lavender
floral
Longevity
Very weak2%
Weak4%
Moderate33%
Long lasting55%
Eternal5%
Sillage
Intimate7%
Moderate59%
Strong29%
Enormous5%
Who wears it
Female1%
More female0%
Unisex7%
More male29%
Male63%
Listed as Men
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced23%
Overpriced45%
Ok26%
Good value4%
Great value1%
People say it reminds them of
Montblanc Legend 783Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce 685Montblanc Legend Eau de Parfum 344Chanel Egoiste Platinum 298Ahmed Al Maghribi Kaaf 297Montblanc Legend Blue 223
What people like
- Very versatile scent
- Perfectly versatile daily signature scent
- Mass-appealing and high compliment factor
- Masculine and classy
What people dislike
- Can be considered overpriced
- Lacks the complexity expected for niche pricing
- Clean but common shower gel vibe
- Strongly resembles Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce
What wearers say
“This has become my daily driver lately. I love the drydown so much.Yeah, it's basically a $300 Mont Blanc Legend/Fierce copy... so I'm not gonna pretend like it's worth it to most people. But as someone who got this as a gift, it's honestly great. Compliments galore from people and lasts all day. Extremely versatile. Nothing to complain about other than the price tag tbh.”
“Nice blu type fragrance.Little boring and too distinct.Starts with levander, citruses and ambroxan.Gets more into white floral and musk on dry down.Very clean masculine, likable and friendly for any type of occasion.Performance and sillage is moderate on my skin.With the asking price I would consider Bleu de Chanel line or Acqua di Gio which provide similar type of experience for better price.”
“Ughh this flanker is soo good, I can't find a dupe for it I have tired all the "similars" but non of them come close- it's annoying. I might just get it at this point if no one can clone this it might be just worth the price.”
2 Clones Found
Best Match
Zara
Absolutely Dark
78%accuracy
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Price
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Longevity
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Amazon
Lattafa
Khaltaat Al Arabia Royal Delight
72%accuracy
$15
FragranceNet
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The clone is noticeably sweeter and more vanilla-forward, while Percival offers greater depth with its spiced florals and woody base. Longevity and projection also differ, with the original demonstrating superior performance and subtle evolution throughout wear.
AmazonFragranceNet $15
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