The history of the Parfums de Marly brand began in 2009 thanks to the visionary and enthusiast Julien Sprecher, who decided to embody the beauty of the golden age of perfumery in his brand: “I wanted to create a house of high perfumery, where tradition meets modernity.” The main source of inspiration was the Marly castle, which was built by order of Louis XIV by the architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart in the 17th century (the palace was demolished in 1806). The castle was conceived as an alternative to Versailles, where guests of King Louis XV gathered for luxurious receptions that took place under the auspices of art, including perfumery. Even fountains were embalmed with perfume.
Each Parfums de Marly perfume, from the name of the fragrance to the decoration of the bottles, has a heritage of haute perfumery. For example, it is no coincidence that horses appeared on the bottles. In 1743, Louis XV commissioned the sculptor Guillaume Coustas to create horses that would decorate the entrance to the castle.
The royal past has also touched the new men's fragrance. Juicy and bright Perseus, inspired by a serene morning in the royal residence of Marly, was created by perfumer Natalie Templer. The aroma opens with a citrus accord of bergamot, grapefruit and blackcurrant buds. The heart contains notes of vetiver, green mandarin and geranium. The trail of Perseus is complemented by amber, cashmere wood and dry wood.
