Marni by Marni

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Marni by Marni is an oriental woody fragrance blending spicy, resinous, and earthy elements. Its opening highlights black pepper and bergamot for a sharp freshness, balanced by the warmth of cardamom and cinnamon. The heart weaves rose and incense, adding floral and smoky depth, while patchouli, cedarwood, and vetiver form a woody, grounded base. Those drawn to complex spices and ambered woods with a subtle floral touch should focus on these accord combinations.

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Santal

Santal by Floris £83.33

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • black pepper
  • cardamom
  • cedarwood
  • cloves
  • frankincense
  • nutmeg
  • sandalwood
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

Santal takes its inspiration from a Sandalwood fragrance originally created in the 1800s which has then been given a distinctive contemporary edge.

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Vanuatu

Vanuatu by Sora Dora £141.67

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  • Key notes:
  • black pepper
  • cardamom
  • cumin
  • papyrus
  • patchouli
  • sandalwood
  • violet leaf
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • green
  • woody

This extrait is named for the archipelagic country in the South Pacific Ocean, source of the sandalwood in the base. Vanuatu is a lively, confident blend of spices (black pepper, cardamom, cumin) dappled across characterful woody materials (sandalwood, patchouli, cedar and papyrus). Putting meat on the bones is fig milk, with violet leaves adding sharp sparkle. A fragrance for unexpected adventures.

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Spice Must Flow

Spice Must Flow by Etat Libre d'Orange £200.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • cinnamon
  • cumin
  • ginger
  • incense
  • patchouli
  • rose
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • spicy
  • woody

The Orange Extraordinaire collection.

An homage to the role of spices in Western perfumery, history and culture. Naturally it’s a majestic aromatic flow of cinnamon and ginger, with numerous sparks of pepper and a rich incense background.

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Black Pepper

Black Pepper by Comme Des Garcons £100.00

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  • Key notes:
  • akigalawood
  • black pepper
  • cedarwood
  • incense
  • tonka beans
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • #savory
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

An electric collision of molecules: the effervescence of spicy pepper seeds suspended within darkness. Dry, fizzing Madagascan pepper cracks open against fiery cedarwood. Rich Akigalawood (upcycled patchouli with a peppery/woody profile) blends in blazing harmony with the caramel powderiness of tonka bean. A musky accord softens any sharp edges.

Perfumer: Antoine Maisondieu 

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Giardinodiercole

Giardinodiercole by Agatho £254.17

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  • Key notes:
  • black pepper
  • cashmeran
  • cedarwood
  • juniper
  • lavender
  • patchouli
  • Tags:
  • #animalic
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

It is the energy of myth and the elegance of the garden that inspire a refined and vigorous essence.

Bergamot and juniper berries become full-bodied on a carpet of incense, fading into the persistent fascination of oriental wood.

The presence of a marble Hercules in the garden of the perfumer’s house, triumph of courage and immortality, elevates to myth the creations of Agatho and the Giardinodiercole becomes a perfume.

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The Empress Kiss

The Empress Kiss by Mystikum £158.33

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • bergamot
  • cardamom
  • chypre
  • rose
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • woody

This fragrance summons the strength and elegance of a modern ruler.

Spicy saffron, cardamom and clove boldly herald the main event: an oud rose sexed up with musk. A hint of raspberry and caramel makes you lick your lips. Power meets seduction.

Perfumer: Mark Buxton

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Eau de Protection

Eau de Protection by Etat Libre d'Orange £129.17

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  • Key notes:
  • black pepper
  • rose
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • spicy

This magic potion could only be made by crushing armfuls of roses, bleeding roses, candy roses, puffed-up fantasies trembling with sweet impatience and desire. It sets off a warning and an invitation, a promise and a threat. This scent is a refuge on the battlefield of love.

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Sombra

Sombra by D:SOL MMXVI £141.67

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  • Key notes:
  • animalic notes
  • black pepper
  • fecal nuance
  • geranium
  • leather
  • oud
  • rose
  • saffron
  • yuzu
  • Tags:
  • #animalic
  • #beast
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • spicy

The colors of the day are melting. In the shadows, feelings take surprising shapes. The night is calling. Softness is in the air. Silent connections form. The alchemy is real. Two shadows. One.

Sombra is a dirty shadow of tough rose and oud, spiced with saffron and nutmeg. Tolu balsam bathes the composition in a twilight effect of almost-sweet tobacco and leather, for an animalic result that purrs.

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White

White by Comme Des Garcons £83.33

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  • Key notes:
  • cardamom
  • cinnamon
  • cloves
  • coriander
  • lily-of-the-valley
  • marigold
  • nutmeg
  • rose
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy

White is a bright and lively fragrance built around the friction between hot spices and suave florals. The cinnamon, clove and cardamom opening suggests candied red hots, which makes it all the more surprising when the melange of rose de Mai and lily of the valley softly asserts itself. The undertone of tagete, with its bitter herbalness, keeps White from getting too “pretty-pretty”.

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701 Eau de Cyprès

701 Eau de Cyprès by Bon Parfumeur £45.83

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  • Key notes:
  • black pepper
  • eucalyptus
  • grapefruit
  • incense
  • nutmeg
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • spicy
  • transparent

A fresh herbaceous blend with a sunny grapefruit at the center of the composition.

Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 701 if you like cool spices such as cardamom, sunny citrus nuances and refreshing greenness  of eucalyptus. 

Perfumer: Benoist Lapouza.

About Marni by Marni

What defines the oriental woody family that Marni belongs to?
Oriental woody fragrances combine warm, spicy, and resinous notes with a woody base. They often feature spices like pepper and cinnamon alongside woods such as cedarwood and vetiver, creating a rich, warm, and slightly exotic scent profile.
How does Marni by Marni differ from the other fragrances listed here?
Marni balances its oriental woody character with a distinctive combination of black pepper, bergamot, rose, and incense, creating a blend that is both spicy and floral with a smoky undertone. Other fragrances on the list may emphasise freshness, animalic notes, or additional spices, offering variations on this theme.
Are there fragrances similar to Marni that focus more on fresh or clean notes?
Yes, fragrances like Santal by Floris and Eau de Protection by Etat Libre d'Orange emphasise fresher, cleaner aspects of the oriental woody family by highlighting notes such as black pepper and cedarwood with lighter or simpler compositions.