Parfums de Marly - Herod Herod is the 7 th fragrance from Parfums de Marly. It is a complex woody spicy offering. The fragrance opens with a breathtaking spicy tobacco leaf. The opening spice reads more of an exotic light cinnamon on me and the tobacco leaf is beautiful and crisp. There is a sophisticated warmth to the initial presentation. As Herod wears, a peppery note comes forward. The note adds more spice to the fragrance but does not become overwhelming. A soft woodiness also becomes present. At this point in wear, about two hours, the wood is indistinguishable as a specific note. Trails of smoky vanilla are also making themselves known. It is the addition of incense that lends the smokiness to the vanilla both making the vanilla not take on a gourmand feel and also adding depth and mystery to the overall scent. At roughly four hours into wear, I get more of a defined cedar note. The smoky van...