Parfums de Marly Herod vs Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco
Parfums de Marly Herod is the original. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco is an alternative catalogued on The Scent Atlas.
At a glance
Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco costs £27, while Parfums de Marly Herod costs from £216 · 125ml. They share 1 of the 9 notes listed for Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco. Atlas ratings, which include Atlas AI Analysis, give Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco 8.2 for longevity, 7.6 for projection and 8.5 for value for money, against 7.9, 7.6 and 6.9 for Parfums de Marly Herod on Parfumo.
Parfums de Marly Herod
Herod combines cinnamon and pepper with a rich tobacco heart, softened by osmanthus and warmed by incense and cistus. Vanilla, musk and cedarwood round out the base, creating a smooth composition that balances spicy sweetness with dry tobacco and a gently smoky undertone.
Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco
Sweet Heaven Tobacco is a unisex oriental sweet fragrance from Gulf Orchid inspired by Parfums de Marly Herod, built around spicy notes, mandarin, davana, myrrh, black pepper, sandalwood, tonka, vanilla, and tobacco.
Comparison
| Parfums de Marly Herod (original) | Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8.5 / 10 | 8.2/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.9 / 10 | 8.2/10 |
| Projection | 7.6 / 10 | 7.6/10 |
| Value for money | 6.9 / 10 | 8.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | Reference fragrance | 8.4/10 |
| Price | From £216 · 125ml · EDP | £27 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Masculine |
Original scores come from Parfumo community ratings. Dupe scores come from Scent Atlas community ratings and Atlas AI Analysis. The two sources may rate differently, so treat this as a guide, not a like for like test. Scores checked: 10 October 2026.
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Parfums de Marly Herod
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
1 shared note.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco smell like Parfums de Marly Herod?
Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco shares 1 note with Parfums de Marly Herod: Vanilla. Atlas ratings give Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco 8.4 out of 10 for scent accuracy.
How do the prices of Parfums de Marly Herod and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco compare?
Parfums de Marly Herod costs from £216 · 125ml. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco costs £27.
Does Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco last longer than Parfums de Marly Herod?
Atlas ratings give Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco 8.2 out of 10 for longevity, against 7.9 out of 10 for Parfums de Marly Herod on Parfumo.
Does Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco project more than Parfums de Marly Herod?
Atlas ratings give Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco 7.6 out of 10 for projection, against 7.6 out of 10 for Parfums de Marly Herod on Parfumo.
Which notes are different between Parfums de Marly Herod and Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco?
Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco lists Spicy Notes, Mandarin, Davana, Myrrh, Black Pepper, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Tobacco that Parfums de Marly Herod does not. Parfums de Marly Herod lists Cinnamon, Pepper, Tobacco Leaf, Incense, Cistus, Osmanthus, Musks and Cedarwood that Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco does not.
Is Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco better value than Parfums de Marly Herod?
Atlas ratings give Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco 8.5 out of 10 for value for money, against 6.9 out of 10 for Parfums de Marly Herod on Parfumo.
Is Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco the same strength and gender as Parfums de Marly Herod?
Parfums de Marly Herod is EDP and listed as Unisex. Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco is EDP and listed as Masculine.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Original scores come from Parfumo community ratings.
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