Maison Alhambra 2022

Cassius

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Opens warm and resinous with Green Apple, Nutmeg, Saffron, and Bergamot settling into a spiced, ambered heart of Tonka Bean, Rose, Osmanthus, and Davana over a deep, enveloping base of Patchouli, Vanilla, and Opoponax.

The bloodline

CarlisleParfums de MarlyStrong

This bottle carries the Carlisle DNA. Shares 10 notes with the original.

nutmeggreen applesaffrontonka beanroseosmanthus+4 more

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Close to the original, test before buying both

Shares most of its notes with Carlisle by Parfums de Marly. If you already own it, this may feel redundant.

Wear in
winter
Wear for
evening
formal
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Cassius bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WarmFloralFruitySpicySweetAromaticBalsamicGourmand

Longevity

11h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2022

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Cassius is widely considered inspired by Parfums de Marly Carlisle, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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