Herod is the seventh perfume from the house Parfums de Marly. It is classified as a woody – spicy composition. Herod was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Pescheux. Herod, which original name was King Herod, is a victorious stallion of the 18th century. He was a powerful horse that was especially good for short distance routes.
Exuding a smoky Vanilla scent, the magnificence of the stallion is personified by the blend of diverse notes found in the perfume. Starting at the base with woody notes of Vanilla Pods, Cedarwood, Vetiver, Patchouli, Cypriol and Musk, the fragrance boasts of floral middle notes of Osmantinus, Tobacco leaves, Frankincense and Ciste, topped off with fresh notes of Cinnamon and Pepperwood. A combination that is both royal and exotic, the new Herod is truly an echo on the stunning reputation of its namesake.