15
Notes
8
Accords
2
Perfumers
Sedley
feminine
Created by Hamid Merati-Kashani, Olivier Cresp
Sedley by Parfums de Marly is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Sedley was launched in 2019. Sedley was created by Olivier Cresp and Hamid Merati-Kashani. Top notes are Lemon, Mint, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Lavender, Rosemary, Geranium and Olibanum; base notes are Ambroxan, Sandalowood, Cedar, Cashmeran, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
8%
Win
87%
Spr
100%
Sum
25%
Fall
Day & Night
86%
Day
24%
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
5,258 votes
4.26
Love it
2.8k53%
Like it
1.5k29%
OK
59411%
Dislike
2655%
Hate it
992%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 69 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Sedley is a divisive fresh fragrance that impresses some with its unique minty-citrus profile and subtle sophistication, but frustrates others with weak performance and premium pricing. The 2020 reformulation with improved performance is significantly better than the original 2019 batch, making batch date critical for purchase decisions.
Strengths
- Fresh, invigorating minty citrus profile with fougere characteristics
- Unique and distinctive scent compared to typical fresh fragrances
- Appeals to those seeking subtle, sophisticated freshness
Weaknesses
- Poor longevity and performance, especially in original 2019 batch
- Fades quickly and lacks adequate sillage
- Perceived as feminine by some due to pronounced geranium note
- High price point not justified compared to similar designer alternatives
Best for
Daytime wearWarm and summer monthsFresh/casual occasions
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
