What's the difference between Sedley and Percival?+
Sedley is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Parfums de Marly (2019) dominated by Citrus accords. Percival is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Parfums de Marly (2018) leaning on Amber accords. They share 7 accords: Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Woody.
Which is better, Sedley or Percival?+
By community rating, Sedley scores 4.26/5 vs Percival at 4.24/5. On r/fragrance, Sedley sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Percival is 7.8/10 (positive). Sedley's standout strength: Fresh, invigorating minty citrus profile with fougere characteristics. Percival's standout strength: Excellent performance and longevity (6-8+ hours with strong projection). The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Sedley and Percival smell similar?+
They share 5 notes and 7 accords, including Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Woody, Amber. Sedley: 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. Percival: Percival is a well-regarded, high-performance fragrance praised for its versatility, quality, and exceptional compliment-generating power.
Which lasts longer, Sedley or Percival?+
Sedley: Poor longevity and performance, especially in original 2019 batch Percival: Excellent performance and longevity (6-8+ hours with strong projection) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Sedley vs Percival?+
Sedley scores highest for summer wear; Percival scores highest for summer wear. Sedley leans daytime, Percival leans daytime.
