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This Delina-adjacent scent is a real diviser. Some find it a rough ride that needs time to macerate, while others are instantly impressed by its rosy, fruity charm. If you've got the patience, it might just surprise you.
The Fragrance World UK's £4.95/30ml interpretation of Parfums de Marly Delina (2017) - the pyramid maps the original's lychee opening, turkish rose heart, and vanilla dry-down. Liverpool dupe-house pricing on a recognisable smell-alike for casual rotation.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 7% |
| Floral | 22% | 26% |
| Fruity | 24% | 19% |
| Green | 7% | 7% |
| Sweet | 31% | 30% |
| Warm | 7% | 13% |
| Woody | 8% | 8% |
| Earthy | 3% | 3% |
| Animalic | 9% | 7% |
| Fresh | 17% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its strong projection and lasting power make it a bit much for the office. However, the opulent fruity-floral-gourmand profile shines on dates or more formal events, leaving a memorable impression. Some may enjoy it casually, but it's perhaps too bold for everyday wear.
Seasons
The lychee-led opening and vanilla-anchored close mirror the original's seasonal range, though the budget composition fades faster than the Parfums de Marly bottle in heavier conditions.
Occasions
A budget interpretation that keeps the original's structure - the dupe reads cleaner and shorter, making it best suited to casual rotation rather than as a replacement for the Parfums de Marly signature.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Fruity, Rose accords and Rhubarb, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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