Flora Five's Parfums de Marly Althair attar is an alcohol-free, oil-based interpretation of the regal vanilla character of Parfums de Marly Althaïr. Cinnamon, cardamom, orange blossom and bergamot gild the opening, bourbon vanilla and elemi fill the heart, and a base of praline, candied almond, guaiac wood, tonka and musk glows for roughly 10–12 hours on skin.
Fragrance notes
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Top: Cinnamon, Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Bergamot
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Heart: Bourbon Vanilla, Elemi
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Base: Praline, Musk, Ambroxan, Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean, Candied Almond
| Top |
Heart |
Base |
Longevity |
Sillage |
Best for |
Inspired by |
| Cinnamon, bergamot |
Bourbon vanilla |
Praline, guaiac wood |
10–12 hrs |
Moderate–Strong (5–7 hrs) |
Winter evenings |
Parfums de Marly Althaïr |
How it compares. Our attar captures the recognisable Althaïr accord — spiced golden vanilla with that candied-almond richness. Because it's a concentrated oil with no alcohol, the opening is softer (no spray "blast"), it develops more slowly, sits closer to the skin, and lasts noticeably longer than an alcohol spray.
This is a halal, alcohol-free oil, so wear it the attar way: a short roll on each wrist, one at the hollow of the throat, and let the warmth of your skin do the developing — the vanilla gets rounder the longer it sits. Oils can tint light fabrics, so apply before dressing.
Available as a roll-on in 3 ml, 6 ml and 12 ml. Free shipping across India · Cash on delivery · 7-day return.
Frequently asked questions
What does it smell like?
Vanilla treated like a precious material. The spices — cinnamon, cardamom, a squeeze of bergamot — keep the opening lively, but from the heart onward this is bourbon vanilla deepened with elemi resin and dressed in praline, candied almond and smoky guaiac wood. Sweet, yes, but polished rather than sugary.
How long does it last?
Expect roughly 10–12 hours on skin. Gourmand vanillas cling well in oil form; the spiced brightness fades within the first couple of hours while the praline-vanilla-wood base holds steadily through an evening and still whispers the next morning on fabric it touched.
How is Flora Five's version different from the original Althaïr?
Althaïr is an alcohol-based eau de parfum with a big, diffusive vanilla cloud. Our oil version trades that cloud for a closer, denser wear — a softer start, a slower unfolding, and longer total life on skin. It follows the scent's character but contains none of the original's materials.
Which size should I choose — 3, 6 or 12 ml?
Sweet, spicy vanillas are seasonal for most people, so the 3 ml is a smart winter trial. Choose the 6 ml if it'll be your cold-weather evening staple, and the 12 ml if you already know rich vanillas are your signature year-round.
Parfums de Marly Althaïr is a registered trademark of its respective owner. Flora Five is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with them. This is an independent interpretation inspired by the scent profile — it is not the original and contains none of its materials. The name is referenced only to describe the fragrance's character.
At Flora Five, all our attars are meticulously crafted to maintain their authenticity and purity. Each blend is 100% oil-based and free from alcohol, ensuring a rich, long-lasting scent experience.
To preserve the integrity of our attars and protect them from contamination or loss of their distinctive scent profiles, we incorporate essential, non-toxic regulatory substances like antioxidants. These carefully chosen components ensure the longevity and stability of your attar without compromising safety.
While no additional ingredients in our formulations are inherently harmful, we recommend patch testing before full use to rule out any potential allergies. At Flora Five, your safety and satisfaction are as important as the elegance of our fragrances.
