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A divisive throwback to the early 00s, this fruity floral manages to be both a nostalgic 'love potion' and a 'headache-inducing room freshener.' Proceed with caution, especially if you're not a fan of bright, sweet citrus.
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 | 18% | 65% |
| Floral | 24% | 70% |
| Fruity | 17% | 75% |
| Green | 9% | 15% |
| Sweet | 31% | 95% |
| Warm | 7% | 55% |
| Woody | 5% | 20% |
| Earthy | 3% | 15% |
| Animalic | 7% | 20% |
| Fresh | 16% | 50% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its bright, sweet, and somewhat casual nature makes it ideal for everyday wear and informal dates. Some find it strong, which could be overwhelming for an office, and its youthful, playful vibe doesn't quite suit formal settings.
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 Mandarin, Bergamot notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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