WS-PDM-2012

Herod

2012Men

tobacco up front, then vanilla, settling into warm spicy.

Herod by Parfums de Marly is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Herod was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Pescheux. Top notes are Cinnamon and Pepperwood™; middle notes are Tobacco Leaf, Incense, Osmanthus and Labdanum; base notes are Vanilla, Iso E Super, Cedar, Musk, Cypriol…

tobacco vanilla warm spicy amber

Nose: Olivier Pescheux

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Cinnamon, Pepperwood™
Heart· 2–4h
Tobacco Leaf, Incense, Osmanthus, Labdanum
Drydown· 6h+
Vanilla, Iso E Super, Cedar, Musk, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Vetiver, Amber

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

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73%

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72%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachClose

Winter44%Fall41%Spring12%Summer4%Night66%Day34%Wears male41%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Herod smell like?

tobacco up front, then vanilla, settling into warm spicy. Dominant accords: tobacco, vanilla, warm spicy.

What notes are in Herod?

Top: Cinnamon, Pepperwood™. Heart: Tobacco Leaf, Incense, Osmanthus, Labdanum. Base: Vanilla, Iso E Super, Cedar, Musk, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Vetiver, Amber.

How long does Herod last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Herod loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Herod best for?

Winter is the top pick (44%). Fall is second at 41%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Herod?

Night wear leads at 66%. Day is a secondary pick at 34%.

Is Herod for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 41% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Herod?

Composed by Olivier Pescheux. Released in 2012.