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Imperial Extrait de Parfum - Featuring notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon
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Chapter 01 The scent
Does it smell like Parfums de Marly Althair?

Bergamot on opening. Vanilla through the middle. Musk at the base.

Notes pyramid

Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon
Bright. Strongest in the first twenty minutes.
Vanilla, Amber, Tonka
Warm. Carries through most of the day.
Musk, Sandalwood, Woody
Lingering. What remains on skin and clothing.

How it develops

0 - 15 min Bergamot
Lavender
Lemon
15 min - 3 hrs Vanilla
Amber
Tonka
3+ hours Musk
Sandalwood
Woody
On skin

Sits close for the first hour, opens up by hour three, lasts until evening. Six to ten hours on skin depending on concentration of application.

Chapter 02 The risk-free try
Not ready for a full bottle? · try 5ml first

Spend £4.95, not £290.

5ml is roughly two weeks of daily wear. Enough to wear it to work, on a date, past your partner, past the colleague who owns the designer original. If you do not reach for it again, send it back.

  • Same 22-30% oil concentration as the 50ml
  • 5ml atomiser · roughly two weeks of daily wear
  • 30-day returns, opened or unopened
Free UK delivery over £50 · Dispatched same day
Chapter 03 The line-by-line
Why pay £290?

Imperial vs Parfums de Marly Althair

ImperialThe Fragrance World
Parfums de Marly AlthairParfums de Marly
Price (50ml)
£30
£290+
Oil concentration
22-30% (EDP)
20-25% (EDP)
Cruelty-free and vegan
Always
Not certified
Manufactured in
Liverpool, UK
France
Try before you buy
5ml from £4.95
Not offered
Celebrity endorsement
NoneMargin goes into the oil
Factored into RRP
Department store markup
Sold direct
~40% retailer margin
30-day returns
Opened or unopened
Unopened only
You save
£260
90% less than Parfums de Marly Althair

Parfums de Marly Althair is a registered trademark of Parfums de Marly. The Fragrance World is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by Parfums de Marly. Imperial is an independently formulated fragrance inspired by Parfums de Marly Althair. Lawful under UK and EU comparative advertising rules.

The survey · based on 1,000+ customer responses

The numbers on Imperial.

94%
match the quality of the luxury original
97%
will not go back to designer prices
88%
get compliments every time they wear it
Asked of 1,000+ verified The Fragrance World customers
Chapter 04 The verdict
Do Parfums de Marly Althair wearers rate it? · verified buyers

Tested side by side against Parfums de Marly Althair.

★★★★★ 4.8 average · 1,247 verified buyers · 1 in 10 describe it as identical to the original
★★★★★
Exceptional quality
Cannot believe the quality at this price point. The longevity matches designer fragrances I have paid three times more for. Will definitely be ordering again.
Verified Customer Verified buyer
★★★★★
Remarkably close
My partner thought I was wearing the designer original. The scent profile is remarkably close. Already recommended to friends.
Verified Customer Verified buyer
★★★★★
On my second bottle
Started with the 5ml sample, now on my second full-size bottle. The oil concentration genuinely makes a difference to how long it lasts.
Verified Customer Verified buyer
Chapter 05 From the founder
Three TFW fragrances on marble with ingredient accents
£19.97 per bottle. Any 3 fragrances. 50ml each. Worth £89.85 Free delivery included · Klarna available
Choose Your Three
★★★★★ 4.8
Trustpilot average
7,600+
REVIEWS.io verified buyers
216K+
UK customers since 2017
22-30%
Oil concentration (EDP grade)
Liverpool
Blended in the UK
30 days
Returns, opened or unopened
Questions

Frequently asked questions

  • No. Imperial is an independently formulated fragrance inspired by Parfums de Marly Althair. Our perfumers study the original scent profile and formulate at 22-30% oil concentration (EDP grade) to achieve a comparable experience. It is not affiliated with Parfums de Marly.
  • Formulated at 22-30% oil concentration, expect 6-10 hours from a single application. That matches or exceeds the longevity of most designer EDPs at 15-20% concentration.
  • Yes. Every fragrance we make is vegan and cruelty-free. No exceptions.
  • Yes. The 5ml discovery spray is £4.95. That is roughly two weeks of daily wear from a single 5ml.
  • Same quality ingredients, same oil concentration range. The price difference comes from cutting celebrity endorsements, department store commissions, and brand licensing. We manufacture in Liverpool, UK and sell direct. The formulation standard is the same.
  • Return any 50ml or 100ml fragrance within 30 days for a refund or exchange. Return postage is your responsibility. Faulty or damaged items receive a prepaid return label. Refunds processed within 3 working days.
  • Free standard delivery on all orders over £50. Standard delivery from £2.99, express from £4.99 (1-2 working days). Same-day dispatch before 2pm Monday to Friday on express orders.
Parfums de Marly Althair
£290
Imperial
50ml · £30
5ml £4.95