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Marmara

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Bursts open with bright Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Pink Grapefruit mellowing into a crisp heart of Immortelle, Pink Peppercorn, Pink Grapefruit Juice, and Vetiver over a clean, refreshing base of Cacao Pod, Benzoin, and Myrrh.

The bloodline

Bois ImperialEssential ParfumsLoose

This bottle carries the Bois Imperial DNA. Shares 3 notes with the original.

pink peppervetiverbenzoin

Climate fit

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

Should you buy it?

Loose inspiration, a different take

Only loosely related to Bois Imperial by Essential Parfums. Safe to own both.

Wear for
everyday
formal
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Marmara bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

CitrusFreshAromaticBitterFruitySmokySpicyWarm

Longevity

9h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2025

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
Immortelle
Immortelle
Pink Peppercorn
Pink Peppercorn
P
Pink Grapefruit Juice
Vetiver
Vetiver
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours
C
Cacao Pod
Benzoin
Benzoin
Myrrh
Myrrh

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Marmara is widely considered inspired by Essential Parfums Bois Imperial + Amouage Purpose 50, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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