Where it differs: On paper it does not list the original's ambroxan.
Niche / Parfums de Marly / Carios (2025) / EDP
Smells like Parfums de Marly Carios. USD 120 instead of 550
One bottle the community rates close to Carios, 78 percent cheaper at the top, with the one thing each does differently. woody, aromatic, fresh spicy, for men.
Parfums de Marly Carios, USD 550
Main accords
The chart every fragrance forum reads. Longest bar, strongest accord.
Notes
Black means Alexandria Fragrances Valre shares the note.
Top
- Saffron
- Mandarin Orange
- Pink Pepper
- Bergamot
Heart
- Black Pepper
- Geranium
- Red Thyme
Base
- Ambroxan
- Tonka Bean
- Cedarwood
- Vetiver
The bottle worth trying
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Read about Alexandria Fragrances ValreParfums de Marly Carios
USD 550, 100 ml
Alexandria Fragrances Valre
USD 120, 100 ml
90 similar. On paper it does not list the original's ambroxan, 78 percent less.