Parfums de Marly Nisean Eau de Parfum 125ml is a refined niche fragrance launched in 2016 by the prestigious French perfume house Parfums de Marly. Named after the legendary Nisean horses of ancient Persia, the composition is a smoky, spicy, and woody oriental built on pink pepper, lime and grapefruit on top, a complex floral-resinous heart of saffron, labdanum, olibanum, rose and geranium, and a deep drydown of precious woods, patchouli, amber and cedar.
About Parfums de Marly
Parfums de Marly is a French niche perfume house founded by Julien Sprecher in 2009, drawing on the 18th-century atmosphere of King Louis XV's Château de Marly. The house's fragrances are inspired by horse names — each named after celebrated thoroughbreds of equine history — and are crafted to evoke the elegance and refinement of pre-revolutionary French perfumery.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Pink Pepper, Lime, Grapefruit
- Heart: Saffron, Labdanum, Olibanum, Rose, Geranium
- Base: Precious Woods, Patchouli, Amber, Cedar
Olfactory family: Oriental Woody Spicy | Launched: 2016
Who it's for
Nisean suits unisex fragrance lovers drawn to luxury niche compositions with complex, layered oriental character — those who appreciate Parfums de Marly's wider portfolio and want a refined spicy-woody signature. It is at its best in autumn and winter, ideal for formal occasions, dressed-up evenings and any context where a sophisticated, statement-worthy sillage is appropriate.
How to wear it
- Spray onto pulse points — wrists, base of the neck and behind the ears — at around 15cm
- Apply over moisturised skin to extend longevity
- Avoid rubbing wrists together to preserve the citrus-pepper top
- Two sprays is typically plenty; Parfums de Marly fragrances project strongly and last well
Specifications
- Size: 125ml
- Concentration: Eau de Parfum
- Gender: Unisex (men-leaning)
- Brand: Parfums de Marly
- Year: 2016
- Family: Oriental Woody Spicy
