{"product_id":"parfums-de-marly-herod-fragrance-samples-authentic-decants","title":"Parfums de Marly Herod Fragrance Samples | Authentic Decants (3ml, 5ml, 10ml)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .bfc-product-description {\n    color: #222;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-description p {\n    margin: 0 0 16px;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-description h2 {\n    margin: 28px 0 12px;\n    font-size: 22px;\n    line-height: 1.3;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-description h3 {\n    margin: 20px 0 8px;\n    font-size: 17px;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-description ul {\n    margin: 8px 0 16px;\n    padding-left: 22px;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-description li {\n    margin-bottom: 5px;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-details {\n    margin: 22px 0 28px;\n    padding: 18px 20px;\n    background: #f7f7f7;\n    border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-details ul {\n    margin: 0;\n    padding: 0;\n    list-style: none;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-details li {\n    margin: 0;\n    padding: 7px 0;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e4e4;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-product-details li:last-child {\n    border-bottom: none;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion {\n    margin-top: 26px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion details {\n    margin: 0;\n    border-top: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion summary {\n    position: relative;\n    padding: 18px 44px 18px 2px;\n    color: #111;\n    font-size: 17px;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    line-height: 1.4;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    list-style: none;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n    display: none;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion summary::after {\n    content: \"+\";\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 50%;\n    right: 8px;\n    transform: translateY(-50%);\n    font-size: 24px;\n    font-weight: 400;\n    line-height: 1;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion details[open] summary::after {\n    content: \"−\";\n  }\n\n  .bfc-accordion-content {\n    padding: 0 4px 22px;\n  }\n\n  .bfc-disclaimer {\n    font-size: 13px;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    color: #555;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 767px) {\n    .bfc-product-description {\n      font-size: 15px;\n    }\n\n    .bfc-product-description h2 {\n      font-size: 20px;\n    }\n\n    .bfc-product-details {\n      padding: 15px 16px;\n    }\n\n    .bfc-accordion summary {\n      padding-top: 16px;\n      padding-bottom: 16px;\n      font-size: 16px;\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bfc-product-description\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerod Eau de Parfum by Parfums de Marly\u003c\/strong\u003e is a warm woody-spicy fragrance built around cinnamon, tobacco leaf, incense, vanilla, and cedarwood. It opens with a pronounced rush of spice before developing into a deeper tobacco-centered heart and a smooth, warm vanilla and wood drydown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eHerod balances the richness of tobacco and incense with aromatic spice and creamy vanilla, creating a scent that feels opulent without becoming purely gourmand. Cistus and osmanthus add complexity through the heart, while musk and cedarwood give the sweeter elements a woody foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eParfums de Marly Herod sample\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ideal way to experience this tobacco-vanilla composition on your own skin before considering a full bottle. Larger \u003cstrong\u003eHerod travel-size decants\u003c\/strong\u003e provide additional wear in a convenient format for fragrance rotation, evenings, cooler weather, and travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-product-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herod\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parfums de Marly\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eau de Parfum\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woody Spicy\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olivier Pescheux\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarketed For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sample and travel-size decants\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails open\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eFragrance Notes\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eTop Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCinnamon\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003ePepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eHeart Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eTobacco Leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eIncense\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCistus\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eOsmanthus\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eBase Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eVanilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eMusks\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCedarwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eThis structure follows the current official Parfums de Marly olfactive pyramid. Some older fragrance references list additional materials, but the current brand presentation uses the notes shown above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat Does Herod Smell Like?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eHerod opens warm and spicy, with cinnamon immediately establishing the fragrance's character alongside a dry peppery accent. Rather than remaining sharply spicy, the opening gradually gives way to a darker and smoother tobacco-centered heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eTobacco leaf is joined by smoky incense, resinous cistus, and osmanthus, giving the middle of the fragrance a rich combination of tobacco, warmth, smoke, and subtle floral-fruity nuances. This is where Herod develops much of its distinctive depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eVanilla becomes increasingly noticeable in the drydown, softening the tobacco and incense while musks and cedarwood provide a warm woody foundation. The overall impression is spicy, tobacco-rich, woody, slightly smoky, and comfortably sweet rather than a straightforward dessert-style gourmand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003ePerformance and Best Occasions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eHerod has a warm and substantial profile built around tobacco leaf, cinnamon, incense, vanilla, musk, and cedarwood. Its richer character naturally lends itself to cooler conditions, when the tobacco, spice, and vanilla facets can develop without feeling overly heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eFall and winter are particularly natural seasons for Herod, along with cool spring evenings. It works well for dinners, date nights, evening events, holidays, special occasions, and other settings where a warmer fragrance feels appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eHerod can also be worn in professional or daytime environments with thoughtful application. Longevity, projection, and sillage can vary depending on skin chemistry, application, climate, and environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhy Try a Herod Sample?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eHerod is especially worth sampling if you enjoy tobacco fragrances but want to understand how its particular combination of cinnamon, incense, vanilla, woods, and musk develops on your skin. Tobacco and vanilla can respond noticeably to individual skin chemistry, making a sample useful before committing to a full bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eA Herod sample provides multiple opportunities to wear the fragrance in different settings, while larger travel-size decants offer more fragrance for regular use without requiring the full-size Parfums de Marly presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eAvailable Sizes and Estimated Sprays\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3ml Sample:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25–30 sprays\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5ml Travel Spray:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 40–50 sprays\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10ml Travel Spray:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 85–100 sprays\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30ml:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 250–300 sprays\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eSpray counts are estimates and may vary slightly depending on the atomizer and how each spray is applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eAuthenticity and Decanting\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eEach Herod decant sold by Bluegrass Fragrance Company is transferred from an authentic original Parfums de Marly bottle. The fragrance is not diluted, reformulated, or intentionally altered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eEach order is hand-filled into a glass atomizer and carefully packaged for convenient application, storage, and travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eOrders are normally processed within 2–3 business days unless otherwise stated and ship from Central Kentucky through USPS or UPS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eYour tracking number may be created before your order is hand-filled and packaged. Carrier tracking may not update immediately after the tracking number is issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eFree U.S. shipping is available on qualifying orders over $100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content\"\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eAre these authentic Parfums de Marly Herod samples?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eYes. Each Herod sample and decant sold by Bluegrass Fragrance Company is transferred from an authentic original Parfums de Marly bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eWhat does Parfums de Marly Herod smell like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eHerod is a warm woody-spicy fragrance centered around cinnamon, tobacco leaf, incense, and vanilla. It begins spicy, develops a rich tobacco and incense character, and settles into a smoother vanilla, musk, and cedarwood base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eIs Herod a tobacco fragrance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eYes. Tobacco leaf is an official heart note and one of the defining elements of Herod. It is surrounded by cinnamon, incense, cistus, osmanthus, vanilla, musk, and cedarwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eIs Herod sweet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eHerod has noticeable sweetness, particularly as the vanilla develops in the drydown. Cinnamon and tobacco add warmth, while incense, cistus, pepper, musk, and cedarwood keep the fragrance from smelling purely gourmand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eIs Herod smoky?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eHerod can have a smoky impression, primarily from the combination of tobacco leaf and incense. The vanilla and woods soften that darker character as the fragrance develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eIs Herod powdery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eHerod may develop a smooth or softly textured quality from its vanilla and musks, but its defining character is more accurately described as warm, spicy, tobacco-rich, woody, and slightly smoky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eWhat seasons are best for Herod?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eFall and winter are especially well suited to Herod because its tobacco, cinnamon, incense, vanilla, and woody notes complement cooler temperatures. Cool spring evenings can also work well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eIs Herod good for summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eHerod can be worn year-round, but its warm tobacco, spice, incense, and vanilla profile generally makes it better suited to cooler conditions. If worn during hot weather, lighter application may be preferable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eIs Herod good for date nights and evening wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eIts warm tobacco, cinnamon, incense, vanilla, and woody character makes Herod particularly well suited to dinners, date nights, evening events, and other occasions where a richer fragrance fits the setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eIs Herod good for the office?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eHerod can work in professional settings with conservative application. Because it has a richer tobacco, spice, incense, and vanilla profile, lighter application is sensible in close indoor environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eWho created Parfums de Marly Herod?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eHerod is credited to perfumer Olivier Pescheux and was released in 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eWhat is a fragrance decant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA fragrance decant is authentic fragrance transferred from its original full-size bottle into a smaller independent atomizer. It allows you to sample, wear, or travel with a fragrance without purchasing or carrying another full bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eIs Herod diluted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eNo. Bluegrass Fragrance Company transfers Herod directly from the authentic original bottle without diluting, reformulating, or intentionally altering the fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eIs the original Parfums de Marly bottle included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eNo. This product is an independently prepared Herod sample or travel-size decant. The original Parfums de Marly bottle and manufacturer packaging are not included unless specifically stated otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3\u003eIs a Herod travel-size decant suitable for travel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eYes. Smaller decant sizes provide a convenient way to carry Herod without traveling with a full-size bottle. Always follow applicable transportation requirements for liquids when traveling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eIndependent Retailer Disclaimer\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"bfc-accordion-content bfc-disclaimer\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eBluegrass Fragrance Company is an independent fragrance decanting business and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or licensed by Parfums de Marly or its trademark owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp\u003eBrand names and trademarks are used solely to identify the authentic fragrance being offered. 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