Parfums de Marly
Perseus
2024FranceLongevity · Long LastingSillage · Moderate$290 retail★ 4.0 community rating
A crisp citrus surge of grapefruit and black currant melts into earthy vetiver, settling into a warm embrace of dry woods and creamy cashmere
Top Notes
GrapefruitBergamotBlack Currant
Heart Notes
VetiverGreen MandarinGeranium
Base Notes
Dry WoodAmbergrisCashmere Wood
Accords
citrus· Dominantwoody· Dominantaromatic· Prominentfresh spicy· Moderategourmand· Moderateamber· Moderate
Best Clone
The best clone of Parfums de Marly Perseus is Legendary Founder by Dua, with a 82% accuracy score. Available from Dua for $55, about 81% cheaper than the $290 original.
Best Seasons
Spring100%
Summer71%
Fall / Autumn85%
Winter67%
Best Occasions
Professional100%
Casual43%
Night Out21%
4 Clones Found
Best Match
Lattafa
Art of Wood
78%accuracy
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Price
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate to Strong
Sillage
The clone delivers 70-80% of the original's performance with a shorter lasting power and slightly more aggressive spice notes. Art of Wood is a budget-friendly alternative but misses some of the refined nuance and depth that makes Oud for Happiness more memorable.
AmazonJomashop
French Avenue
A Equestrian Series Pierce
78%accuracy
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
The clone shows reduced longevity (5-6 hours vs 8+ hours for the original) and marginally softer sillage. The base notes feel less prominent, with the musk and cedarwood appearing more muted than in the authentic Parfums de Marly composition.
Amazon
Lattafa Pride
Art Of Wood
78%accuracy
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
Perseus offers superior iris definition and smoother ambroxan blending in the heart, while Art Of Wood relies on broader woody notes that can feel less sophisticated. Longevity favors the original, with Perseus maintaining better projection and sillage throughout the day.
Amazon
Dua
Legendary Founder
82%accuracy
$55
Dua
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Longevity
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Sillage
Dua's version typically shows slightly reduced longevity and projection compared to the original Parfums de Marly formulation. The oud and ambroxan blend feels marginally less intense, making the clone slightly more wearable for daily use but with less depth in the dry-down.
Dua $55