Parfums de Marly Greenley Review – Everything You Need To Know
Greenley.
One of the best Parfums de Marly fragrances.
Experience this fragrance through prominent citrus, woody, aromatic, and floral accords.
The opening is exhilarating and memorable. Transcending into a mass-appealing dry-down. The performance is slightly above average, and the quality is worth it.
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Table of Contents
Quick Summary
- Based on citrus, aromatic, woody, and floral accords.
- Greenley lasts 8 hours on the skin and has an intense projection in the first hour.
- The opening is the better part of the fragrance.
- It is exclusively warm weather wear.
- It is one of a kind for the brand.
What Does Parfums de Marly Greenley Smell Like?
The opening starts with a hefty dose of ultra-fresh and juicy citruses. I mainly get the tart sourness of bergamot. While tangy mandarin orange and petitgrain notes linger in the background.
The non-sweet fruity apple note is present, blending everything together.
The bergamot is interesting as it develops. It seems as though it’s spicy, but it’s actually the sourness that is replicating the sensation. It smells exactly like the lime extra sour bubble gum.
The mid develops with a heavy dose of powdery accords. The tart bergamot recedes to the background, making room for subtle woody accents.
On the skin, it has a cooling feel and scent. It will be great for a hot summer day.
The wood accords slowly get stronger, pairing equally with the powdery notes.
In the background, the citruses and fruity nuances are slowly fading away. Their faint last accords add a degree of sharpness to the classy and fresh base notes.
The base is fully developed after three hours. The citrus and fruity accords are entirely gone. It is all about subtle wood and smooth cashmeran.
If you can imagine, it smells like a soft layer of suede on the skin.
Musky nuances linger in the background, adding a masculine and intriguing touch. The rest of the wear is this trio of notes.
TOP NOTES
- Sicilian Bergamot
- Mandarin Orange
- Green Apple
- Cashmere Wood
HEART NOTES
- Cedarwood
- Petitgrain
- Pomarose
BASE NOTES
- Oakmoss
- Musk
- Amberwood Accord
Performance
The longevity is 8 hours, with good projection. The first 1 – 2 hours, it pushes out multiple feet. Once the tart bergamot starts to fade, so does the projection. It never becomes a skin scent but is certainly very light.
Greenley is exclusively warm weather wear. Primarily spring and summer. If the temperature is right, the early fall works too.
In total, you’d be able to get six months of wear. The interesting thing about Greenley is its wearability. It can be worn for all occasions but best fits casual and office day wear.
*Side Note: You’ll find with all Parfums de Marly fragrances that they are extremely wearable.
This unique perfume could serve as a signature scent in the warmer months. Many summer fragrances have a bright accent in the beginning.
However, the tartness and authenticity of Greenley are unmatched. As the scent dries, it becomes more and more “generic.”
The likability factor is certainly here. Some may say that the opening is too intense. Yet, I doubt anyone will be turned off by your scent, as it’s office-wear-rated.
Is Parfums de Marly Greenley Worth It?
It has a unique and interesting opening. The longevity is enough for an entire day at the office, and the projection is intense and then dies down. It is easily wearable.
Lastly, it is the best freshie from Parfums de Marly and one of the best freshies of all fragrances.
Conversely, it is limited to half the year and doesn’t project well after the first 1 – 2 hours.
Considering what was mentioned above. This is worth it but not a must-have. Currently, a 125mL bottle can be purchased for $260.
How Do People Rate Parfums de Marly Greenley?
Don’t just trust me; what do the masses think? This information is pulled from fragrantica.com. Providing a general estimate of what others think.
At the time of writing, Greenley has 1,220 votes with a rating of 4.15 stars out of 5. Based on the cost-for-value metric, this is rated as overpriced, which I agree with.
Here are the top three pros and cons:
PROS
- Mass appealing and easy to wear
- Great for casual occasions
- Simple yet delicious apple smell
CONS
- Not for those who buy niche for something different and fancy
- Not full bottle worthy for some
- Not complex or expensive smelling
The last two cons were not highly rated. They had more downvotes than upvotes.
Presentation
The current sample I am reviewing was bought from Parfums de Marly’s website. It is one of seven in their men’s discovery set. These are seven 1.5mL bottles of their most popular colognes.
Shown below are the box and the bottle of Parfums de Marly Greenley. The bottle is green glass and transparent. The cap clicks into place. You won’t have to worry about it spilling.
The box is light green with the Parfums de Marly logo on the front. The batch will be on the bottom of both the box and bottle.
History
Parfums de Marly’s brand was founded in 1743 in France. You can say they have experience, to say the least.
From Parfums de Marly, “Each fragrance has its own olfactory signature, developed from a palette of noble ingredients. The splendor of the 18th century through a prism of modern vision.”
Greenley was released in 2020. It has grown to mass popularity for all the reasons mentioned above. It is one of a kind for the brand and, currently, does not have any flankers.
FAQs
Where Should I Buy Parfums de Marly Greenley?
How Many Sprays Should I Apply?
3 – 4 Sprays.
Is Parfums de Marly Greenely for Men or Women?
It is marketed as unisex but leans more masculine.
What are Similar Fragrances to Parfums de Marly Greenley?
There are no Greenley clones.
Conclusion
Greenley grabs attention with its exhilarating opening. When compared to other fresh fragrances, it is unique. Yet, compared to all fragrances, it’s nothing too special.
If you want an ultra-high-quality summer scent that can act as your signature scent. This is recommended. If you just want another fragrance for your collection, your money is better spent elsewhere.
After you try Parfums de Marly Greenley, what do you think?
Greenley is an excellent cologne and a highly complimented one. Yet, don’t just limit yourself to Greenley. Check out the most complimented colognes for men.