And it comes, as it must come: He strikes me directly positive. None of the other fragrances can keep up with this creation. I am blown away. "Please don't be Sedley. Or be it. Or...please don't be," I think to myself as I flip the test strip over and read: PDM: Sedley. Oh great. Mixed feelings come up. So the best fragrance by far is the one that is said to have the worst staying power. So? Is it that weak? Unfortunately: yes. This article is sponsored by Parfums de Marly but don't let that fool you into thinking we're biased because out of the 15 fragrances in today's list, we'd bought 10 with our own money, long before writing this article!

Layton opens with a fresh spicy blast of citruses mixed with a hint of lavender and a sweet fruity apple vibe. However… Don’t go crazy with the trigger as this one can get headache inducing if you overspray. Less is definitely more – if you want to enjoy it (and for others around you). Oajan is part of PdM’s more exclusive Arabian Breed collection. Let’s take a closer look… Warm Sweet Cinnamon & Honey

They use super high quality natural ingredients and master perfumers to create their unique luxury fragrances, which are a step up from the typical mass marketed fragrances that you find in department stores. Parfums de Marly fragrances are synonymous with the splendour and sheer decadence of 18th century France. With one eye firmly fixed on the past, the best Parfums de Marly colognesoffer and eccentric mix of French opulence fused with a modern contemporary twist.

It has a rich dark warmness and it smells incredibly luxurious. People will want to know what you’re wearing. Parfums de Marly is named after “Château de Marly,” a French royal residence that once stood near Versailles. Well, I've finally tested Sedley and I must say that I like it very much!! (as some of you had anticipated given my previous comments).

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More suited for the mature 20-up crowd and best worn in the cooler weather: fall/winter (cool spring nights). This gets extremely cloying in the high summer heat – so beware. More suited for the mature 20-up crowd. Dressed up, dressed down, work, casual, dates, special occasions, nights out. It’s perfectly blended and smooth. And this mix of patchouli, vanilla and spices gives you a beautiful dark chocolatey vibe. Sedley is currently the freshest offering in PdM’s line-up, making it a GREAT choice for the warmer months. Or if you live somewhere hot and humid. To be clear, Layton is available in 2 different versions that smell different: Layton and Layton Exclusif. They’re similar but are definite stand-alone fragrances.

Bottom line: this scent is perfection to me. So simple, so plain, yet so rich and unique. The wait is over.This can be seen in the brands name and the use of the Chevaux de Marly ( the Marly horses) as their logo. Also, their fragrances are named after various horse breeds. As for when to wear, Sedley is a light spring/summer masculine fragrance that is great for daytime. One to wear when you want to smell clean and fresh. Think; relaxing on the beach, summer walks, after the gym, light brunch.

Sedley is best worn in the warm weather: spring/summer. As this does NOT perform in the cold (unless, of course, you’re working in temperature controlled environments). In a nutshell, this is a mass-appealing, high-quality fresh, spicy woody scent… Which is more than likely to bag you some nice compliments. And a LOT of them.Layton is super versatile: days/nights, all ages, all occasions in the fall, winter and cooler spring days. However, it does get cloying in the high summer heat. Akaster is a decadent fragrance with strong projection. With a rich oud base note, this is a powerful scent. There's a reason that oud is known by many as “liquid gold.” Due to its unmatched aromatic profile, oud is one of the most coveted perfume ingredients in the world. As for performance, I got around 5-6 hours longevity with a low-to-moderate projection after the first hour (but I need more wearings to have a solid opinion on this) For me it's acceptable, but I guess many people would demand better performance at this price. Presented in the classic design Parfums de Marly white coloured bottle, silver cap and embossed dual rearing horses logo. Looks as bright and fresh as the fragrance it contains.