15
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Godolphin
masculine
Created by Michèle Saramito
Godolphin by Parfums de Marly is a Leather fragrance for men. Godolphin was launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Michèle Saramito. Top notes are Fruity Notes, Saffron, Mate, Thyme, Cypress and Green Notes; middle notes are Rose, Orris and Jasmine; base notes are Leather, Amber, Virginia Cedar, Vetiver, Musk and Vanille. Godolphin named after the renowned stallion ancestor of so many glorious horse race winners, is embodied through this opulent rose note, leading to a woody-leather scent base. Top notes: thyme, saffron, cypress, green notes, fruity notes and mate. Heart: rose, iris and jasmine. Base: leather, vetiver, cedar, musk, amber and vanilla. Available as 125 ml EDT.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
100%
Win
62%
Spr
17%
Sum
99%
Fall
Day & Night
73%
Day
91%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
2,487 votes
4.12
Love it
1.2k48%
Like it
75130%
OK
2098%
Dislike
26010%
Hate it
673%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 35 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Godolphin is a well-performing leather fragrance that serves as a credible alternative to Tom Ford's Tuscan Leather, though it's positioned as a moderate performer rather than a powerhouse scent. The leather note is intentionally complex and somewhat divisive, making it better suited for fragrance enthusiasts who appreciate niche leather compositions than for those seeking maximum projection.
Strengths
- Good performance and longevity compared to other PDM fragrances
- Divisive leather scent with unique character and complexity
- Well-regarded as a Tuscan Leather alternative at a reasonable price point
Weaknesses
- Not a 'beast mode' fragrance - moderate rather than extreme projection
- Leather note is polarizing and not universally appreciated
- Limited discussion suggests niche appeal rather than broad consensus
Best for
Leather fragrance enthusiastsOffice and professional settingsCool season wear
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
