Akaster

Parfums de Marly Akaster is a 2015 unisex Eau de Parfum that brings together two of perfumery's most prized ingredients, oud and rose, in a composition that feels both ancient and modern. Named in the Parfums de Marly tradition of equestrian heritage, this fragrance is bold, aromatic, and deeply satisfying.

It is the kind of scent that makes you feel like royalty walking through a palace garden. The opening features cypress and lemon, an unexpected but brilliant combination.

Cypress brings its clean, slightly resinous green freshness that recalls Mediterranean landscapes. Lemon adds a bright, sharp citrus sparkle that cuts through and provides immediate energy.

Together they create a refreshing, aromatic doorway into the richer notes below. The heart is where Akaster reveals its true identity with Bulgarian rose and African geranium.

Bulgarian rose brings its legendary deep, rich, jammy floral character that has made the Rose Valley of Bulgaria famous worldwide. African geranium adds a rosy, slightly minty green quality that complements the rose while adding its own herbal complexity.

The combination is undeniably elegant and surprisingly wearable. The base of agarwood, musk, and cardamom creates a warm, smoky, spiced foundation.

Agarwood, or oud, brings its distinctive dark, woody, slightly animalic richness that has been treasured in Middle Eastern perfumery for centuries. Musk provides clean warmth and intimacy.

Cardamom adds a sweet, aromatic spiciness that bridges the rose heart and the oud base seamlessly. Akaster is ideal for fall and winter, perfect for evening events, formal occasions, and moments when you want to project sophistication and depth.

It works beautifully on both men and women, adapting to each wearer's skin chemistry.