You can spend £270 on Parfums de Marly Althair, or £40 on our take of it. Here is the honest version of that choice.
Althair is a warm, sweet amber: cinnamon and cardamom over bourbon vanilla, praline and soft woods. It is lovely, and at £270 for 125ml (checked September 2026) it is a big commitment. Our Altair chases the same warm, spicy vanilla-amber at 35% Extrait, so it holds for seven hours or more. A 5ml is £6.99 to try, a 50ml is £40. Wear it for 60 days, and if you can pick it apart from the original, send it back for a full refund.
Try it before you take our word for it. Altair, our take on Althair by Parfums de Marly. 35% Extrait, 7+ hours guaranteed, 60-day money-back. Try the 5ml for £6.99, or the 50ml at £40 (buy any 2, get 1 free).
What Althair smells like
Warm and sweet, with a spicy top. Cinnamon and cardamom open it, then it settles into bourbon vanilla, praline and soft woods, with amber holding it all together. It reads cosy and a little gourmand rather than sharp or fresh. It leans male, but plenty of women wear it, and it suits autumn and winter. Our Altair is built on the same idea, at a strength most designers do not sell.
How much is Althair in the UK?
Parfums de Marly sells Althair at £270 for 125ml (checked September 2026), with a smaller 75ml as well. There is no cheap sampler size from the brand, so trying it means committing to a full bottle. Our Altair is £40 for 50ml, or £6.99 for a 5ml if you want to test it on skin first.
Althair vs Altair
| Parfums de Marly Althair | Aromara Altair | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £270 for 125ml (checked Sep 2026) | £40 for 50ml, £6.99 for 5ml |
| Sample size | None below 75ml | 5ml for £6.99 |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum | 35% Extrait |
| Wear time | Long | 7+ hours, guaranteed |
| Returns | Retailer's standard returns | 60-day money-back, even opened |
The number we can show you that nobody else can
Anyone can say their dupe is good. We can show you the till. In the last 90 days Altair sold 37 bottles, and it is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 49 reviews on our site. That is real spend from real buyers, not a claim. Among the Parfums de Marly scents we make, it is one of the best reviewed.
We also make takes on other Parfums de Marly favourites, if Althair is not the one: Chivarly for Layton, Rose Elegance for Delina, and Royal Bloom for Valaya.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Parfums de Marly Althair in the UK?
£270 for 125ml (checked September 2026), with a 75ml also sold. Aromara Altair is £40 for 50ml, or £6.99 for a 5ml sampler.
Is Aromara Altair a good match for Althair?
It chases the same warm, sweet, spicy vanilla-amber character. It is our own composition at 35% Extrait, not a copy of the formula, and it is built to last. If you cannot separate it from the original, the 60-day refund is there.
How long does it last?
Seven hours or more on skin, longer on clothes. It is a 35% Extrait, roughly double a standard eau de parfum, and the wear time is guaranteed or your money back.
Is it for men or women?
Either. It leans a touch masculine, but it is a sweet amber that suits anyone who likes warm, cosy scents.
Is Altair the same as Parfums de Marly Althair?
No. It is an independent composition inspired by the same character, made in the UK at 35% Extrait and sold at a fraction of the price. It is not affiliated with Parfums de Marly.
For the wider picture, the strongest perfume dupes in the UK ranks our range by concentration, and the best perfume dupes in the UK for 2026 covers the ones people buy most.
Aromara is an independent UK fragrance house. Our fragrances are original compositions inspired by the character of well-known designer scents. We are not affiliated with Parfums de Marly, and all trademarks belong to their respective owners. Every Aromara fragrance is made in the UK at 35% extrait concentration, with a 7+ hour longevity guarantee and a 60-day money-back promise.
