Percival
Parfums de MarlyEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Percival vs. Absolutely Dark
Is Percival better than Absolutely Dark?
Percival projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
amberwoodycitrus
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Percival and Absolutely Dark?
| Percival | Absolutely Dark | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2023 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Hamid Merati-Kashani | Marion Costero |
| Best season | Summer | — |
Scent DNA
How do Percival and Absolutely Dark smell?
Percival
Amber
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Musky
Lavender
Floral
Absolutely Dark
Marine
Citrus
Woody
Iris
Amber
Oriental
Aquatic
Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Percival and Absolutely Dark share?
Top
BergamotMandarin Orange
Aquatic NotesCitric Notes
Heart
LavenderCorianderGeraniumCinnamonJasmineViolet
IrisCashmereSandalwood
Base
Balsam FirMuskSpicesPink PepperTonka Bean
Mossy WoodsAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
LavenderGeraniumJasmineViolet
Iris
Where they fit
When and where do Percival and Absolutely Dark work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Percival or Absolutely Dark?
| Percival | Absolutely Dark | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Percival and Absolutely Dark?
Percival is an aromatic powerhouse that does not play it safe. The lavender and coriander heart gives it a classically masculine edge while the balsam fir and tonka base adds warmth that lingers.Percival
Here's the thing about Absolutely Dark: the name oversells intensity. It's actually the opposite, refined, close-wearing, the kind of scent that makes people lean in rather than step back.Absolutely Dark
The hunt
Where to buy Percival and Absolutely Dark
| Percival | Absolutely Dark | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | $256.36ecosmetics | — |
| 125ml | $269.49fragrancenet | — |
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