Althaïr Exclusif

Althaïr Exclusif, a 2026 Eau de Parfum for men from the French house Parfums de Marly, is a warm, sweet and spicy composition built around almond liqueur, praline and vanilla.

Amaretto opens with a boozy, marzipan-like sweetness, brightened by bergamot and warmed by saffron's golden, slightly leathery spice. The heart turns cosy and festive: cardamom and cinnamon add aromatic warmth, praline a caramelised, nutty sweetness and orange blossom a soft, sunny floral glow. The base is rich and smooth, with bourbon vanilla bringing a creamy depth, guaiac wood a smoky woodiness and ambrox a radiant, mineral warmth that helps the sweetness carry.

The overall character is dessert-like and enveloping, which points to autumn and winter, evenings and special occasions. It suits dinners, celebrations and cold nights, and should appeal to men who enjoy almond, praline and vanilla gourmands with a spiced, smoky backbone rather than a fresh or citrus-led scent.