Al Haramain 2023

Portfolio Royale Stallion

OrientalMiddle EastMenEau de Parfum

Opens warm and resinous with Cinnamon, Pepperwood, and Osmanthus settling into a spiced, ambered heart of Tobacco, Benzoin, Labdanum, and Vanilla over a deep, enveloping base of Cedar, Vetiver, Musk, and Tonka.

The bloodline

HerodParfums de MarlyModerate

This bottle carries the Herod DNA. Shares 6 notes with the original.

cinnamonpepperwoodosmanthusvanillamuskvetiver

Climate fit

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

Should you buy it?

Inspired by, expect some overlap

Shares several notes with Herod by Parfums de Marly but has its own character. Worth trying before buying if you already own the original.

Wear in
winter
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Portfolio Royale Stallion bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WarmBalsamicSweetGourmandLeatheryWoodyAmberAnimalic

Longevity

9h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2023

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. Portfolio Royale Stallion is widely considered inspired by Parfums de Marly Herod, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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