Is Alexandria Fragrances Lady Karina a dupe of Parfums de Marly Oriana?
Oriana EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2021 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Lady Karina Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Oriana is a divisive one, but mostly a success. An unashamedly sweet, fluffy marshmallow dream with a citrus tang that's both playful and surprisingly sophisticated. Just don't expect it to stick around all day, which is a major sticking point for many.
This one's a proper sugar rush, a sweet treat best reserved for those who aren't afraid to dive headfirst into straight-up saccharine vibes. It's a crowd-pleaser for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its sweet, fluffy nature makes it perfect for dates and casual outings, exuding a fun, appealing aura. However, the projection can be considerable initially, and perceived poor longevity for some makes it less ideal for formal or office settings where subtlety and staying power might be more valued.
Seasons
Community season votes for Parfums de Marly Oriana, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and summer.
Occasions
Its potent sweetness and
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Orange Blossom, Marshmallow, Musk
Adds ambrette, drops cream
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Oriana EDP
Check price on
→
→
International (5)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Lady Karina Extrait
Check price on
→
No other shop we track that delivers to you has it in stock.
Check price on
→
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.
International (5)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work