Opens with a bright, slightly tart apple cut through by snappy ginger and pink pepper — enough spice to keep it from reading sweet. The heart settles into a rose-forward floral warmed by cinnamon, jasmine adding softness without going powdery. Patchouli and benzoin anchor the dry-down into something resinous and skin-close, with moderate sillage that leans intimate rather than room-filling. Projection is confident in the first few hours, then retreats to a quiet, warm trail — apple and spice long gone, patchouli doing the heavy lifting. — A fall and winter fragrance for anyone who wants a polished, approachable oriental without tipping into excess sweetness.
Apple-ginger-rose-patchouli composition adjacent to Carlisle; cleaner benzoin base.
Modern interpretation with fresher aromatic elements than Asad Elixir. Around 75% similarity to Bottled Absolu — not a strict clone, but a close cousin that works if you want a lighter-wearing alternative.
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The closest match we list, Lattafa Asdaaf, isn't community-scored yet — so we can't put a number on how close it gets. The original stays the reference here; if you'd rather try the budget take first, Lattafa Asdaaf runs $25–$40.
The top dupe of Parfums de Marly's Carlisle is Asdaaf by Lattafa. It isn't community-scored yet — more on the way as community evidence accumulates. At $25, it's a budget alternative to the $385 original — saving roughly $360 per bottle. Below: 1 more dupe scored across the same two dimensions, aggregated from Reddit r/fragranceclones, Fragrantica, and blind tests.
The most-cited dupe for Carlisle is Asdaaf by Lattafa. It is not community-scored yet, so we do not list an accuracy or longevity number for it — treat it as an untested budget take rather than a verified match.
Every dupe is rated on two independent dimensions: scent accuracy (how closely it matches the original) and longevity (how long it lasts on skin). Scores are aggregated from community consensus on Reddit r/fragrance, r/fragranceclones, and Fragrantica. They are never averaged into a single number — accuracy and longevity are separate decisions.
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