More about Parfums de Marly Dorval
Dorval by Parfums de Marly is a woody spicy fragrance for men, launched in 2026 and inspired by the intrigue and private exchanges of the 18th-century French court. It opens with bright bergamot, aromatic cardamom, and pink pepper, then reveals a spiced heart of cinnamon, copaiba balsam, and clary sage. The composition settles into a warm, sweet base of guaiac wood, ambroxan, tonka bean, vanilla, and praline. Dorval is a refined, long-lasting signature scent for fall and winter, ideal for evening wear and cooler-weather occasions. Explore Dorval in 2ml, 5ml, and 8ml decant sizes at Scento.
Featured Notes
Dorval opens with Bergamot, Cardamom, Pink Pepper, a heart of Cinnamon, Copaiba balm, Clary Sage, a base of Guaiac Wood, Ambroxan, Tonka Bean, Vanilla.
- Top Notes
- Bergamot, Cardamom, Pink Pepper
- Heart Notes
- Cinnamon, Copaiba balm, Clary Sage
- Base Notes
- Guaiac Wood, Ambroxan, Tonka Bean, Vanilla
Longevity & Projection
Dorval by Parfums de Marly offers long-lasting longevity with strong projection, best suited to fall and winter and the evening.
What does Dorval smell like?
Dorval opens with Bergamot, Cardamom, Pink Pepper, develops into a heart of Cinnamon, Copaiba balm, Clary Sage, and settles into a base of Guaiac Wood, Ambroxan, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Praline. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Dorval last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Dorval has long-lasting longevity with strong projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to Dorval?
Fragrances with a similar character include Angels' Share, Layton, Musc Ravageur. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Dorval — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Dorval by Parfums de Marly is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Pink Pepper, offers long-lasting longevity, projects with strong sillage.




