More about Parfums de Marly Athénaïs
Athénaïs by Parfums de Marly is a 2026 oriental floral fragrance by perfumer Hamid Merati-Kashani, inspired by Athénaïs de Montespan, the most famous muse of King Louis XIV. Parfums de Marly Athénaïs opens with luminous neroli, bergamot and yuzu as its top notes. The heart notes bring an opulent bouquet of orange blossom, jasmine sambac and mahonial, and the warm drydown of tonka bean, amber and vanilla gives it a gently enveloping, ambery-floral character. Floral, sweet and white floral, with citrus, warm spicy and powdery touches, it is a flamboyant and sophisticated signature shaped by contrasts. Wearers favor Athénaïs in spring and fall, mainly in the daytime and in the evening. It is a good choice if you want a bright white-floral with a warm, sweet base for mild days and dressed-up evenings.
Featured Notes
Athénaïs opens with Neroli, Bergamot, Yuzu, a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac, Mahonial, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber.
- Top Notes
- Neroli, Bergamot, Yuzu
- Heart Notes
- Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac, Mahonial
- Base Notes
- Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber
Longevity & Projection
Athénaïs by Parfums de Marly offers moderate longevity with moderate projection, best suited to spring and fall and daytime.
What does Athénaïs smell like?
Athénaïs opens with Neroli, Bergamot, Yuzu, develops into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac, Mahonial, and settles into a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber. 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 Athénaïs last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Athénaïs has moderate longevity with moderate 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 Athénaïs?
Fragrances with a similar character include Chloé Le Nectar, Love Don't Be Shy Extreme, L'Amour. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Athénaïs — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Athénaïs samples?
You can buy authentic Athénaïs by Parfums de Marly samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Athénaïs by Parfums de Marly is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Neroli, Bergamot, Yuzu, offers moderate longevity, projects with moderate sillage.




