What's the difference between Castley and Percival?+
Castley is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Parfums de Marly (2025) dominated by Fresh Spicy accords. Percival is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Parfums de Marly (2018) leaning on Amber accords. They share 5 accords: Fresh Spicy, Citrus, Woody, Amber.
Which is better, Castley or Percival?+
By community rating, Castley scores 4.02/5 vs Percival at 4.24/5. Percival's standout strength: Excellent performance and longevity (6-8+ hours with strong projection). The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Castley and Percival smell similar?+
They share 1 notes and 5 accords, including Fresh Spicy, Citrus, Woody, Amber, Aromatic. Percival: Percival is a well-regarded, high-performance fragrance praised for its versatility, quality, and exceptional compliment-generating power.
Which lasts longer, Castley or Percival?+
Percival: Excellent performance and longevity (6-8+ hours with strong projection) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Castley vs Percival?+
Castley scores highest for all seasons wear; Percival scores highest for summer wear. Castley leans daytime, Percival leans daytime.