Fragrance comparison

Castley vs OE

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,502 ratings analysed

Castley

Parfums de Marly

3.991,219 votes

Rank #4,046 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Bogue

3.89283 votes

Rank #3,770 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

OE takes 5 of 7 categories.

Castley
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
OE
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Castley2/7

OE5/7

Ratings & consensus: Castley
Community sentiment: OE
Longevity: OE
Sillage & projection: OE
Value for money: OE
Versatility: Castley
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: OE

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

CastleyParfums de Marly

OEBogue

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 1,219 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 283 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerCastleyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

25%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

1,219 votes

42%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

158 votes

Category winnerOEMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityOE

SillageOE

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value52

Category winnerOEBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

woody80%

oud70%

warm spicy60%

amber50%

aromatic100%

citrus83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

camphor30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGingerBlack PepperGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

PepperNeroliPetitgrainTimurRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AkigalawoodLabdanumBenzoinLeather

Notes

GrapefruitBergamotLemonCamphorJuniperPineTobaccoCedarRosemaryBlack PepperCypressThyme

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Castley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall70

Winter19

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCastleyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

Men60

Unisex38

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#3,770

PerfumerAntonio Gardoni

Launched—

Reviews60

Category winnerOEHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Castley by Parfums de Marly is a crisp citrus aromatic fragrance centered on zesty bergamot, fresh ginger, and modern woody minerals. The first spray releases a brisk burst of tart grapefruit and sharp black pepper that quickly energizes the senses. Within twenty minutes, the opening bite softens into green petitgrain…

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OE opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit, bergamot and lemon, then quickly turns greener and more resinous. Pine, juniper, rosemary and cypress keep it brisk and aromatic, while tobacco, woods and benzoin give the dry-down a dry, slightly smoky warmth. It reads clearly unisex, though many wearers may find it leans tr…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Castley or OE?

OE takes 5 of 7 categories. Castley is rated 3.99/5 from 1,219 votes; OE is rated 3.89/5 from 283 votes. Choose Castley for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose OE for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Castley or OE?

OE lasts longest (OE 78/100, Castley 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Castley or OE?

OE projects furthest (OE 68/100, Castley 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Castley and OE smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper and Grapefruit.

Is Castley or OE better for summer or winter?

For summer, Castley is the stronger pick. For winter, OE is the stronger pick. Castley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Castley and OE?

Castley has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger, Black Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pepper, Neroli, Petitgrain and Timur, a base of Akigalawood, Labdanum, Benzoin and Leather. OE features Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon, Camphor and Juniper.