At Parfums de Marly, Carlisle is somehow the golden middle ground of all men's fragrances from the house, especially in the first hour after application. It has fresh, creamy, smoky, and shower-gel-like notes, all in a beautiful balance. After about 1 hour, however, it becomes increasingly 'darker' on my skin. I could imagine, though, that on some people, it remains as lively on the skin as it was at the beginning. Be sure to test it on your own skin before buying!