11
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Mark Birley
masculine
Created by Pierre Bourdon
Mark Birley by Mark Birley is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Mark Birley was launched in 1996. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Bourdon. Top notes are Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon; middle notes are Violet, Carrot Seeds and Leather; base notes are Incense, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar. Mark Birley fragrance for men is considered one of the most luxurious perfumes in the world. Created by perfumer Pierre Bourdon and Frederic Malle in 1996, this elegant composition features the notes of lemon, bergamot, mandarin, carrot seed, vetiver, violet, cedar, sandalwood, incense, musk and leather. Available 75 and 125 ml EDT, 125 ml after-shave lotion, 125 ml After Shave Balm, deodorants, soap and shower gel.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
17%
Win
92%
Spr
94%
Sum
44%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
39%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
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
140 votes
4.19
Love it
6144%
Like it
6144%
OK
11%
Dislike
1712%
Hate it
00%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 40 community opinions from Reddit
8.5
/ 10 community score
Mark Birley is remembered fondly by the r/fragrance community as a sophisticated oakmoss-centered woody chypre that has proven its staying power by remaining a favorite among serious collectors for decades. The fragrance's discontinuation is widely considered a tragedy, with community members actively searching for remaining bottles and cherishing empty vials as memories of this exceptional scent. Its rarity and the death of its founder make it a highly sought-after collector's item that few can still obtain.
Strengths
- Oakmoss-centered woody chypre with sophisticated, elegant character
- Unique scent with lasting appeal and longevity across decades
- Co-created by renowned perfumer Frederic Malle
- Distinctive and memorable fragrance that stands out from modern offerings
Weaknesses
- Completely discontinued and nearly impossible to find
- Only available on obscure international sites with language barriers
- Extremely limited supply with empty bottles becoming collector's items
- Creator/founder deceased, making future re-releases unlikely
Best for
Restrained elegance and sophisticated wearThose seeking unique, story-telling fragrancesCollectors seeking rare discontinued classics
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
