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Marlene Sixteen92, brought to life in 2020, sits firmly in the category of a unisex fragrance, drawing from the fruit, floral, and balsamic families. This fragrance is the personal signature of perfumer Claire Baxter. Offered in eau de parfum concentration.
Country of origin — the United States, and that already says something about the quality. Marlene Sixteen92 unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The note pyramid of Marlene is shaped as a cohesive olfactory arc, where layers reveal themselves with precision and warmth. The signature of Sixteen92 comes through in the way notes appear and fade. Nothing here feels random, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de parfum sets the depth and body this composition needs.
The olfactory framework is built around these accords: Balsamic, Floral, Fruit and Wood without random overlap. Secondary accord layers such as Powdery and Alcoholic add depth to the backdrop. The profile is unisex, which clarifies the composition character.
Without strict stage separation the fragrance opens as a single chord with a voluminous floral mood: Dammar gum, Davana, Gin, Iris, Plum, Rose and Smoke.
The heart and base are felt as a gradual shift without abrupt breaks, which preserves the scent identity through drydown.
From the group perspective the composition is built around Balsamic, Green, Drinks and Floral. It also reaches into Fruit, Mineral and Whiteflower.
In summary Marlene holds a coherent structure — the start forms character, the heart develops the core line, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. These are the fragrances best judged in wear.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Sixteen92 |
| Segment | Artisanal perfumery |
| Country | United States |
| Website | https://sixteen92.com |
| Year of production | 2020 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
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