13
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Darley
masculine
Created by Francis Deleamont
Darley by Parfums de Marly is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for men. Darley was launched in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Francis Deleamont. Top notes are Mint, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon; middle notes are Lavender, Cinnamon, African Orange Flower, Rose and Rosemary; base notes are Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Amber, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli. Darley is a masculine scent with fougere notes of lavender and rose on an oriental base. Top notes: lemon, bergamot and mint. Heart: rose, orange blossom, lavender, rosemary and cinnamon. Base: sandalwood, guaiac wood, patchouli, amber and tonka. Available as 125 ml EDT.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
35%
Win
100%
Spr
91%
Sum
84%
Fall
Day & Night
95%
Day
70%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
887 votes
4.08
Love it
36041%
Like it
35039%
OK
8710%
Dislike
708%
Hate it
202%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 16 community opinions from Reddit
7.5
/ 10 community score
Darley is viewed as an underrated Parfums de Marly release with a fresh, clean profile and good versatility. While the fragrance receives praise for its quality and performance, some community members note the prominent mint note and question its originality compared to other popular designer fragrances.
Strengths
- Fresh, crisp opening with bergamot, mint, and lemon
- Versatile fragrance suitable for multiple occasions
- Cleaner profile compared to similar fragrances
- Good longevity and performance
Weaknesses
- Strong mint/menthol note not appealing to all wearers
- Perceived lack of originality from Parfums de Marly
- Similar to other fragrances like Le Male and Le Beau Le Parfum
Best for
Daily versatile wearOffice and professional settingsWarm weather and spring/summer
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
