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Which Should You Buy?
This flanker for Nina Ricci is a sweet, uncomplicated crowd-pleaser that's perfect for those who love a playful, fruity gourmand. It's not groundbreaking and its performance is often criticised, but it's a safe bet if you're after something easy-going and universally likeable.
A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Parfums de Marly Oriana (2021), the marshmallow-orange-blossom signature that became PdM's runaway feminine hit of the post-2020 niche shelf. PP wearers flag Aurora as one of their closer copies (one says 'easily as good as the original'; another flags 'longer lasting than Oriana PDM'), and the sharp citrus opening into a creamy marshmallow drydown reads as the canonical Oriana arc. Honest dupe-fidelity for spring-summer and date wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 19% | 65% |
| Floral | 22% | 70% |
| Fruity | 22% | 75% |
| Green | 4% | 15% |
| Sweet | 35% | 95% |
| Warm | 17% | 55% |
| Woody | 0% | 20% |
| Earthy | 0% | 15% |
| Animalic | 3% | 20% |
| Fresh | 15% | 50% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its sweet and fruity gourmand profile fits well in casual settings, offering an inoffensive and easy-going vibe. While its softer projection makes it office-friendly, the sweetness might be a bit much for formal occasions.
Seasons
Marshmallow-orange-blossom-raspberry-cream is firmly spring-summer territory; the bright citrus opening and sweet-floral heart read most natural in warm weather. Cooler-season wear viable at higher dosage but not the natural home of the composition.
Occasions
Sweet-fruity-floral-gourmand with moderate projection fits date and social wear naturally; casual day wear is easy too. Office viable at low dosage. Too sweet and distinctive for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Fruity, Citrus accords and Raspberry notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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