17
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Percival
feminine
Created by Hamid Merati-Kashani
Percival by Parfums de Marly is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Percival was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Hamid Merati-Kashani. Top notes are Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Geranium and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Hedione, Violet, Jasmine, Coriander, Cinnamon and Cardamom; base notes are Ambroxan, Amberwood, Musk, Balsam Fir, Clearwood and Tonka. Percival brings a citrusy and aromatic composition, set on a woody base, with a trail that is both fresh and powerful. Percival will be available from October 2018 in 75 ml and 125 ml.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
33%
Win
98%
Spr
100%
Sum
72%
Fall
Day & Night
95%
Day
54%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
5,326 votes
4.24
Love it
2.8k53%
Like it
1.5k28%
OK
62512%
Dislike
3126%
Hate it
892%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 62 community opinions from Reddit
7.8
/ 10 community score
Percival is a well-regarded, high-performance fragrance praised for its versatility, quality, and exceptional compliment-generating power. However, its similarity to the affordable Mont Blanc Legend and premium pricing limit its perceived value, with some feeling the high cost isn't justified by the scent alone.
Strengths
- Excellent performance and longevity (6-8+ hours with strong projection)
- Versatile and crowd-pleasing mainstream appeal with excellent compliments
- Superior quality and fuller scent profile compared to Mont Blanc Legend
- Fresh, spicy, and comforting aromatic scent with great blending
Weaknesses
- Very expensive at $250 CAD/$165+ USD with limited value over cheaper alternatives
- Can feel 'thick' and heavy, not ideal for hot/humid summer weather
- Similar to Mont Blanc Legend, making it less unique for the premium price
Best for
Spring and warm weather wearDate nights and social occasionsVersatile everyday wear
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
