Absolutely Dark vs Percival

Published clone registers name this as the alternative to Parfums de Marly Percival, on a single register. Community scent rating 7.7 out of 10 from 403 ratings. Product identity confirmed against the Zara listing. Not wear-tested; availability, price and delivery are not established.

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Zara

Absolutely Dark

Eau de Parfum · Inspired alternative

  • Woody
  • Aquatic
  • Amber
  • Powdery
More aquatic. Its clearest lift over the original on the recorded estimates.
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How they compare

If you enjoy the woods in Percival, Absolutely Dark is worth sampling. It’s still unclear exactly how they differ on skin.

Scent accords and expected performance: Absolutely Dark compared with Percival
AlternativeAbsolutely DarkAccord or measureOriginalPercival
Scent profile
Aromatic
Fresh
Citrus
Woody
Musky
Floral
Aquatic
Amber
Powdery
Performance
Not yet assessedProjectionModerate
Not yet assessedLongevityLong-lasting6–9 hrs
Key differences
  • Less aromatic herbsNot present in Absolutely Dark; estimated 5 out of 5 in Percival.
  • Less freshNot present in Absolutely Dark; estimated 4 out of 5 in Percival.
Reading this chart

Estimated prominence, from 1 (a background trace) to 5 (defining). Hour ranges vary by wearer. About these scores

Performance notes

Based on community wear reports. Results vary by skin, application and batch.

Percival

Reviewed

Reports range four-hour failure to ten-hour total with several feet early projection.

Absolutely Dark

Reviewed

Longevity and projection have not been assessed.

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