Parfums de Marly
Herod
heavy weight
The note pyramid.
Notes as the brand lists them ↗ · checked 2026-10-18. Note families with five or more bottles have a page.
The accord balance.
Our weights, from 0 to 1. A guide to character.
- citrus0.00
- aromatic0.00
- aquatic0.00
- green0.00
- floral0.00
- spicy0.60
- woody0.50
- amber0.60
- sweet0.70
- leather0.00
- smoky0.60
- musky0.00
Where it fits.
Winter cold
Herod is rich, sweet and amber, so it lasts in cold air.
Date night
Herod is sweet and amber, made for a night out.
Wildcard
Herod is smoky, a change of pace from the everyday.
Signature
Herod is sweet and spicy with a clear character, best in fall and winter.
Try them together
Three pairings
The three highest pair scores among our checked bottles. Each score has a reason. Smell is personal; these rules are a starting point.
Ralph Lauren
Polo Red Eau de Parfum
86/100The sweet vanilla in Herod smooths the sharp lavender of Polo Red Eau de Parfum, tied by shared cistus.
Spray Herod first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Polo Red Eau de Parfum on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).
Creed
Royal Oud
84/100Royal Oud keeps the vanilla in Herod from turning too sweet, tied by shared incense.
Spray Herod first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Royal Oud on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).
Creed
Viking Cologne
84/100Herod's vanilla turns Viking Cologne's lavender warm and soft, tied by shared cedar.
Spray Herod first (2 sprays, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Viking Cologne on top (4 sprays, neck, wrists and a mist on your shirt).