Parfums de Marly Althair

Product Overview

Althaïr by Parfums de Marly is an elegant vanilla fragrance that explores a fresher, more refined interpretation of one of perfumery's most indulgent ingredients.

Majestic, generous and charismatic, Althaïr places Bourbon vanilla at the centre of the composition while surrounding it with luminous citrus, aromatic spices and warm woods. Orange blossom brings brightness to the fragrance, while praline adds an indulgent gourmand dimension without overwhelming the freshness of the composition.

The result is a polished interpretation of vanilla that balances richness with unexpected lift, combining classical elegance with a distinctly modern gourmand character.

What Does Althaïr Smell Like?

Althaïr opens with bright bergamot and mandarin, accompanied by elemi, which introduces a fresh, lightly resinous and aromatic quality.

At the heart, orange blossom brings luminous floral freshness while cinnamon and cardamom add warmth and aromatic spice. This contrast keeps the fragrance bright even as it begins to develop a richer character.

In the dry down, Bourbon vanilla becomes the focus, smooth, creamy and enveloping. Praline introduces a warm nutty sweetness while guaiac wood adds depth and a softly smoky woody quality. The result is a fresh yet indulgent vanilla gourmand with citrus, orange blossom, warm spices and smooth woods.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot, Mandarin, Elemi

Heart Notes

Orange Blossom, Cinnamon, Cardamom

Base Notes

Bourbon Vanilla, Guaiac Wood, Praline

Fragrance Family

Woody Vanilla Gourmand

When to Wear Althaïr

Althaïr is particularly well suited to autumn and winter, when its Bourbon vanilla, praline and warm spices feel rich and enveloping.

Its brighter citrus and orange blossom facets give it unusual versatility for a vanilla gourmand, making it equally suitable for daytime, evenings, dinners and special occasions.

Our perfume decants
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