When you want the very best in ultra-luxurious fragrance, look no further than the house of Parfums de Marly. You have probably seen the line in the most exclusive department stores or heard about it from its legions of obsessed fans. Maybe you stumbled upon it while traveling to international destinations such as France, where the brand is made. The brand boasts precious high-quality ingredients while keeping true to French perfumery traditions. Parfums de Marly (PDM)  is not afraid to go outside the lines in defining its "art de vivre" of Chateau de Marly, a place of grandiose pleasures and inspiration of the 18th century made for the modern man or woman. A few defining scents from the house are Layton, Herod, Oriana, and Delina. 

Parfums de Marly Layton

Layton is in simple terms, a ravishing masterpiece in fragrance with a complex scent profile that just works. This masculine-leaning EDP incorporates top notes of apple, lavender, bergamot, and mandarin orange for a crisp opening. The heart consists of florals: geranium, violet, and jasmine with impressive longevity. The base notes of vanilla, cardamom, sandalwood, pepper, patchouli, and guaiac wood leave an impression and delightful sillage trail. Its substantial blue bottle features a duo of horses flanking a crest which Parfums de Marly is known for. Layton should rank high on the list of must-try scents. It is appropriate for any season. 

Parfums de Marly Herod

For something a bit deeper and richer but equally addictive, Herod is another highly recommended men's fragrance, perfect for fall and winter use. Herod is characterized by a diverse composition, with a punch of charred vanilla. This EDP features on-top notes of cinnamon and pepper. The heart is comprised of tobacco leaf, incense, ciste, and osmanthus. Notes of vanilla pod, musk, woody accord, and patchouli are the finishing touch for this luxurious expression. 

Parfums de Marly Oriana

For women, Parfums de Marly's gourmand fruity floral selection Oriana is guaranteed to inspire an eternally youthful spark with its subtle playful accords. Oriana is pretty without compromising attention to detail and layers of texture. Top notes of mandarin, bergamot, and grapefruit are a blast of fresh and citrus. Heart notes of orange blossom, blackcurrant, raspberry are the essence of Oriana. Base notes of marshmallow and chantilly cream are the sweetness and fluff of dreams. Ambrette and musk ground and add sensuality to the composition. 

Parfums de Marly Delina

Parfums de Marly's Delina has several sides and unique incarnations.  Delina is as elegant a floral as you can find.  This composition balances both the softness of a floral and the bubbly effervescence of frolicking through the lushest gardens of France. Top notes of rhubarb, lychee, bergamot essence Turkish rose, peony, and vanilla notes are the heart of the scent and maintain a presence throughout. Base notes of cashmeran, musk, and vetiver blend well and allow lighter notes to shine above. 

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Sugary sweet confections in the kitchen are tempting and delicious. They are whimsical, delightful as falling snowflakes and the soft glow of a fireplace. Comforting baked scents remind us of home and of being a child at heart. Vanilla Cake by Montale is definitely one of those vanilla scents that you never get enough of. Perfect for fans of vanilla fragrances, it is the definition of all things creamy, whipped, and frothy. Like the best frosting you've ever eaten, but make it wearable. It is the perfect vanilla fragrance for this season when comforting gourmand scents balance us with positivity, joy, and coziness. 

Vanilla Cake is an amber vanilla composition and the epitome of gourmand. Every complimentary note is also gourmand. Notes of meringue, milk, almond, Madagascar vanilla, and caramel are decadent and creamy goodness. It's a cake with spun sugar, milk, and vanilla on top. 

Montale Vanilla Cake

For those ultra-sweet scent fans, Montale's Vanilla Cake doesn't disappoint. Enjoy all the cake you can spray. You don't have to share this dessert with anyone else! 

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Fall has made its debut. Everything about the holiday season speaks brightness, sparkle, optimism, and cheer. Including the scents that leave an impact on our moods and our lives. Fragrance is just that powerful in the way it transcends limitations and tells a story all its own. It also adds a touch of excitement or comfort whenever you need that extra boost or lift. During the spring and summer months, the royal standard of all floral notes is the rose. From ancient times to royal aristocracy, the rose has held court as "Queen of the Flowers".  As beautiful as enchanting, rose scents are everywhere this year. Some names are legendary and unforgettable while others are niche houses with a more edgy approach. The beauty of rose is that it truly never goes out of style and can be worn all-year-round. Perfumers have played with various forms of this note for centuries. Plus, the varieties of roses will leave you spellbound, from Turkish rose to rose centifolia. The more exotic the rose, the highest quality of rose absolute.  A stately rose perfume transcends age, generations, and trends. Here are a few suggestions to add to your fragrance wardrobe. 

Parfums de Marly Delina Exclusif is composed with Turkish rose that portrays sensuality, freshness and luxury. The floral oriental creation opens with fruits of pear, lychee and grapefruit. A heart with a bouquesr or Damascena rose paired with incense and vetiver. A base with a tempting vanilla and musk. A luminous scent with the finest ingredients.

Dolce Rose by Dolce & Gabbana is from the Dolce series of perfumes. The beautiful red frosted bottle features an ever so-cute and vanity worthy rose shaped cap. This floral musk features notes of rose absolute, rose centifolia and sweet red currants. The fragrance celebrates iconic florals symbolizing love, beauty and feminity. 

Roses de Chloe is an ode to a walk down the Parisian rose gardens. Green, crisp, and fresh, this rose is anything but old fashioned. It has everything you would look for in a modern rose scent. The overall effect is lightly soapy, not too sweet, tamed by the presence of green and woodsy notes. This lovely blend features notes of damask rose, litchi, berganot, tarragon, lemon, magnolia, cedar, apple, black currant, peach, white musk, amber, and woods. Chloe' is a designer house that speaks quality and high standards in fragrance as well as fashion.  

Dawn Rown by Faîr Parfum is an ethical and cruelty free fragrance option. A brand that is one of the last remaining completely hand-crafted perfumeries in the world. Made in Grasse, France. Sensual with top notes of pomelo, a radiant rose unleashing feminity and heart with clode and vetiver. The base has notes of patchouli and suede inspiring you to do whatever it takes to make your hopes and dreams your reality.

Nonchalant by ILK is a rich with a passionate French rose laced with tart red berries, playful violets and succulent orange flesh. Completed by a heady fusion of brandy, chypre, spice and balsamic. A tinkling, easy, bold laugh of a scent that leaves you spellbound. ILK is brave, expressive, personal perfume experience. Contradictions in ILK is a collection of gender-free, cruelty-free, and planet-friendly scents - inspired by human nature and intended to celebrate its many nuances. Their layerable pairs allow you to celebrate the contradictions within your character by adapting your scent to compliment your mood, environment, and whim. They believe that perfume allows for the ultimate means of self-expression, using your skin as the canvas you can be the artist of your own scent story. 

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Meet the new niche in the lineup: MEMO Paris. You'll fall head over heels in amour with this glamorous line and the high quality natural ingredients that create each and every fragrance in the Parisian house. The motto of MEMO is "The journey is the destination" with notes building the signature of your path. There is an olfactory experience that comes through in the artistry and creative noses of the founders of MEMO, John and Clara Molloy. The founder, met on a chair lift in 2005, between the sky and earth, between two worlds, in that weightless space that brings out one's daring side and broadens horizons. It wasn't long before they decided to set off together on a long-distance journey. It would be a creative journey, establishing MEMO Paris in 2007. The brand prides itself on exotic raw materials and fragrances inspired by globetrotting travels to far- away locales. Another signature is the timeless quality that spans years and creates lasting memories. Get inspired by MEMO Paris and our new launches at LUXSB perfume subscription: Irish Leather, Sintra, Tamarindo, and African Leather. 

MEMO Paris Irish Leather  Eau de Parfum from the Cuir Nomade collection is a nod to John Molloy's Irish roots. It's reminiscent of the feeling of being swept off into time through Ireland on a journey unlike any before. "One of those icy biting mornings...the sun peeks through the heavy grey clouds. Morning dew soaks the grass (MEMO Paris)."  There are notes of burning leather with a freshness of juniper berries and green mate' absolute. Orris concrete, birch, amber, clary sage, and pink pepper round out the notes in the unisex leather scent. Travel through time with this luxurious masterful leather scent. 

MEMO Paris Sintra Eau de Parfum is an Amber Floral fragrance from the Floral Boheme collection. Sintra explores the landscape just outside of Lisbon, Portugal. A city and its palace emerging from a colorful dream...The magic of childhood suddenly reawakened, its pastel colors its comforting scents (MEMO Paris)." This is a perfect blend of gourmand and floral, light with an unexpected note of marshmallow. This decadent scent consists of top notes of neroli, petitgrain, red fruits, bergamot. Middle notes are orange blossom, milk, resins, cinnamon, jasmine, and rose. Base notes are marshmallow, Madagascar vanilla, caramel, musk, and cedar. 

MEMO Paris Tamarindo Eau de Parfum is an amber spicy fragrance from the Graines Vagabondes collection. "A well-guarded secret, a trail of happiness, a solar scent, a dizzying dance beheath the sun (MEMO Paris)." This lush jungle has wamth, earthiness, and freshness with notes of bergamot oil, benzoin, cardamom, pineapple, jasmin absolute, and vanilla absolute. As wild and spontaneous as your next  great adventure. 

Memo Paris African Leather Eau de Parfum is part of the Cuir Nomades collection. Inspired by the African continent, take a safari through beautiful savannahs that capture your attention from majestic wildlife and untouched natural beauty. With notes of cardamom, saffron, geranium, and leather accord, cumin, vetiver, patchouli, agarwood,  bergamot, and musk. This is a beautifully done classic, a masculine leaning unisex scent that will remind you of the best fragrances of the past made for today's scent aficionado.  

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Something as beautiful as a garden inspires us to live life with joy. The innocence and attraction of florals is legendary in perfumery. The floral note is naturally a go to for any niche or designer house. Some still have misconceptions of this singularly spring ready scent family. It is seen as sometimes too mature, too big, or too feminine. Let's tackle some of the most common myths about florals and get your fragrance wardrobe spring/summer friendly! 

Some florals, especially white florals, are often accused of being "sillage or scent bombs". Too loud, intense or potent. There are quite a few flowers that do carry and have a certain lingering nature including jasmine, tuberose, gardenia, magnolia, ylang-ylang, lily of the valley, and iris. Some are night blooming, various petals are picked at just the right hour for mazimum scent output. Sometimes when these are blended together, it may be a bit overwhelming. The whiff of several together may read too bold for some or off putting. This may be the definition of too much of a good thing! 

There are ways to wear floral fragrances that focus on one note. This is a soliflore perfume. Examples would be only gardenia or only jasmine. This can make the process of adjusting to florals not as jarring and allow the beauty and inherent qualities of each flower to shine. Or wearing your floral note in conjuction with another scent family.  Try exploring a fresh floral perfume with citrus top notes or a gourmand floral with chocolate or sugary notes. Another suggestion is a woodsy floral with base notes that add warmth and depth. These blends make the most of the flowers but also bring out the other notes that collaborate in a composition of elegance and interest. 

Sometimes florals are seen as being "old lady" or mature scents. This too is a misconception. Back to the "big white floral."  There are so many different types of florals for anyone. With formulas that range from eau de toilette to eau de parfum or an extrait de parfum. The former is weaker and the latter is strongest. There are also strengths or formulas such as "intense" or "midnight" or "night". This may mean that your scent will have more of a powerful punch than others. This may be more appropriate for evening wear or someone who prefers strong scents. Strong scents are obviously not for everyone.

Often the floral is viewed as overtly feminine. Maybe the focus on the beauty and Queen of Flowers, the rose gives this impression. Today's floral is not yesterday's floral. Men and women can wear this family with flair and swagger. Unisex blends of niche scents are known to take risks and make them pay off with nods to floral notes such as rose, peony, and violet. The balance is all important to successfully wear florals without feeling overly sweet or delicate. There is strength in a great floral note that is undeniable and pleasing to the nose. This spring or summer, take a chance on a floral perfume and allow it to take you on an exquisite journey unlike any other scent family. LUXSB, the official Luxury Scent Box is the perfect place to experiment with floral notes and build your own scent paradise.