Parfums de Marly Kalan, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Blood orange segments and lavender sprigs resting on a sandalwood tray.

Main accordswarm spicy, woody, fresh spicy, citrus, mossy

Kalan by Parfums de Marly, bottle pictured with its key notes: Spices, Blood Orange and Lavender
  1. First spray0–15 min

  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

  3. Dry-down2 h – 7–12 h

Lasts
7–12 h
Long lasting
Sillage
Moderate, 2 of 4
When to wear

SeasonAutumn

Time of dayDaytimeEvening

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity

    Most voted: 50%Long lasting

  • Sillage

    Most voted: 45%Moderate

  • Season

    Most voted: 35%Autumn

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 40%Daytime

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Longevity

  • Very weak2%
  • Weak5%
  • Moderate25%
  • Long lasting (Most voted)50%
  • Eternal18%

Sillage

  • Intimate10%
  • Moderate (Most voted)45%
  • Strong35%
  • Enormous10%

Season

  • Spring22%
  • Summer18%
  • Autumn (Most voted)35%
  • Winter25%

Time of day

  • Daytime (Most voted)40%
  • Office5%
  • Evening35%
  • Night out20%

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €8.64Was €13.90SAVE 38%
    • Per ml: €2.88/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • 30ml

    To keep it

    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear

Loved by 50,000+

Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

10ML decants in glass vials and a travel atomiser

10ML vs a blind buy

What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
Yes
No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
Yes
No

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Parfums de Marly Kalan in plain words

What it smells like, how it wears and who it suits.

What it smells like

Juicy blood orange and a peppery, spiced bite open it, bright and zesty. Lavender and orange blossom soften the middle into something aromatic and lightly floral, and it ends in smooth sandalwood with a mossy, woody warmth.

How it wears

The perfume community reports long-lasting wear for most, with projection that sits mostly at moderate and sometimes reaches strong.

When to wear it

Wearers pick it for autumn and winter, and for both the daytime and evenings. It is a natural fit for the cooler months.

Who it suits

Suits women and men who like bright citrus and spice over a warm, woody and mossy base. It feels warm and confident, a good fit for anyone who wants some presence.

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Sizes and price per ml

At 10ML, Parfums de Marly Kalan comes as 3ml for €8.64 (€2.88/ml), 10ml for €23.85 (€2.39/ml) and 30ml for €59.94 (€2.00/ml).

Frequently asked questions

What does Parfums de Marly Kalan smell like?

Parfums de Marly Kalan opens with Black Pepper, Blood Orange and Spices. The heart brings Lavender and Orange Blossom. It dries down to Amber, Moss, Tonka Bean and White Sandalwood. Shoppers on fragrance communities describe its main accords as warm spicy, woody, fresh spicy, citrus and mossy.

Is Parfums de Marly Kalan long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as long lasting (50% of votes), and 68% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as moderate (45% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Parfums de Marly Kalan good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for autumn; summer takes only 18% of season votes.

Is Parfums de Marly Kalan good for winter?

Shoppers on fragrance communities favour other seasons, but winter still takes 25% of season votes.

Is Parfums de Marly Kalan for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities wear it day and night alike: 45% of time-of-day votes are for daytime or the office, 55% for evenings and nights out.

Can I wear Parfums de Marly Kalan to the office?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for the office: only 5% of time-of-day votes go to the office.

Who makes Parfums de Marly Kalan?

Kalan is made by Parfums de Marly. Its perfumer is Celine Ripert. It was launched in 2019. The concentration is Eau de Parfum.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Parfums de Marly Kalan?

A 10ml decant of Parfums de Marly Kalan holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Parfums de Marly perfumes can I try?

Besides Parfums de Marly Kalan, 10ML has Layton, Herod and Delina Exclusif from Parfums de Marly, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Parfums de Marly Kalan decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Parfums de Marly Kalan decant is filled by hand from an original Parfums de Marly bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

Is Parfums de Marly Kalan fresh or warm?

Both: blood orange and black pepper give a zesty start, then lavender and orange blossom lead into a warm base of sandalwood and moss. The autumn and winter votes tip it towards the warm side.

Can women and men wear Parfums de Marly Kalan?

Yes. It is a unisex scent: blood orange, lavender and orange blossom over sandalwood and moss suit anyone who likes zesty spice, whatever their gender.

Where can I buy Parfums de Marly Kalan as a decant?

At 10ML: Parfums de Marly Kalan comes as a 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant, filled by hand from an original bottle. The 10ml decant costs €23.85 (€2.39/ml), and 10ML ships across the EU.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.