What does adventure actually smell like? Castley by Parfums de Marly provides an answer. The eau de parfum tells a story of departure, courage and the curiosity that draws us to new horizons and allows us to discover new paths. Inspired by the world of the French explorers of the 18th century, Castley is aimed at the man who lives in the here and now, but always looks ahead. A composition like an invitation to cross boundaries – stylish, self-confident and with a touch of adventure, as a modern men’s fragrance with a clear signature.
Inspiration – from the golden age of spices to the present day
Castley by Parfums de Marly harks back to an era when adventure demanded courage and nautical skill. For France, the 18th century was an age of great explorers – men who were willing to spend months at sea to discover the unknown, map new lands, open up trade routes, and bring exotic raw materials back to Europe.
Louis-Antoine de Bougainville, for example, was the first Frenchman to circumnavigate the globe from 1766 to 1769, bringing back reports of tropical islands in the Pacific whose exotic vegetation and beguiling scents amazed the people of Europe. Jean-François de La Pérouse also set off on a legendary circumnavigation of the globe in 1785, collecting spices, plants and cultural impressions which he sent back to France during his various stops. These later found their way into upscale French gastronomy – for example in the form of the finest vanilla or exotic pepper varieties – and enriched the royal gardens with rare botanical treasures.
Castley by Parfums de Marly – A tribute to the spirit of discovery
Bold adventurers and seafarers once brought precious goods and raw materials across the oceans – it is precisely this feeling of wanderlust, determination and the desire to discover that Castley by Parfums de Marly translates into a modern composition. Akigalawood plays a key role here – an innovative raw material extracted from patchouli that combines spicy, woody facets with a subtle freshness. The brand combines this with bergamot, ginger, black pepper, petitgrain, neroli, Szechuan pepper, labdanum (cistus) and benzoin resin.
What does the spirit of discovery smell like? Testing Castley
Eau de Parfum Castley starts with a radiant, almost silvery, shimmering citrus freshness, in which bergamot, ginger and black pepper combine to create an invigorating opening. This melange is bright, vitalizing and subtly spicy at the same time, to which petitgrain and neroli contribute greenish-fruity and delicately floral orange nuances. The aromatic, sparkling notes of Szechuan pepper and the woody, spicy freshness of Akigalawood unfold as the fragrance progresses, gradually blending with the subtle, smoky sweetness of labdanum and creamy benzoin resin. They lend the creation warmth and depth without affecting the transparency and airiness of the fragrance.
Castley by Parfums de Marly is a modern, masculine fragrance that harmoniously combines freshness, spice and woody facets. The composition is clear and elegant, yet versatile enough to match both business and leisure outfits. Uncomplicated, pleasant and catchy – a Parfums de Marly men’s fragrance for all those who appreciate woody, spicy and citrusy freshies with a touch of adventure and a sense of style.
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