de Dali Eau de Toilette vs Fleur de Chine Eau de Parfum

de Dali

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1995	Year	2013
££	Price Tier	££££

Fleur de Chine

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - de Dali

This one's a head-scratcher. Some find it a beautifully unique, elegant experience, while others get bug spray and disappointment. It might be a vintage gem for you, or it might just remind you of old Nivea cream. Definitely not a safe blind buy.

Favourite

Our Verdict - Fleur de Chine

A truly gorgeous, multifaceted floral that evokes classicism without feeling dated. Its unfortunate discontinuation makes it a sought-after gem for those who appreciate timeless elegance with a modern twist.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	15%	9%
Floral	28%	35%
Fruity	15%	13%
Green	10%	11%
Sweet	24%	21%
Warm	5%	7%
Woody	13%	14%
Earthy	5%	6%
Animalic	3%	2%
Fresh	18%	16%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

de Dali EdT

Fleur de Chine EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Green 22% Lemon 20% Grapefruit 17% Bergamot 14% Peach 14% Pineapple 14%

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in de Dali

Green 22% Lemon 20% Grapefruit 17% Bergamot 14% Peach 14% Pineapple 14%

Shared Notes

Rose 25% vs 5%

Jasmine 18% vs 5%

Only in de Dali

Lily Of The Valley 20% Iris 18% Ylang-Ylang 18%

Only in Fleur de Chine

Magnolia 8% Floral 8% Peach 7% Hyacinth 6% Plum 6% Amber 6% Tea 6% Vetiver 5% Hinoki Wood 5% Peony 5% Styrax 5% Benzoin 5% Cedar 5% Wisteria 5% Clementine 5% Bergamot 4%

Only in de Dali

Sandalwood 24% Amber 20% Cedar 19% Plum 19% Vanilla 17%

Accords

de Dali Fleur de Chine

100%

Citrus

48%

52%

Floral

100%

76%

Green

48%

76%

Woody

54%

70%

White Floral

65%

Rose

48%

58%

Powdery

Amber

56%

55%

Fresh

45%

54%

Sweet

54%

Fruity

54%

Fresh Spicy

47%

Aromatic

44%

Citrus shared

100%

48%

Floral shared

52%

100%

Green shared

76%

48%

Woody shared

76%

54%

White Floral

70%

Rose shared

65%

48%

Powdery

58%

Amber

56%

Fresh shared

55%

45%

Sweet

54%

Fruity shared

54%

Fresh Spicy

47%

Aromatic

44%

Performance

de Dali Fleur de Chine

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

de Dali

Seasons

Best For:

Spring

Also Works:

Summer Autumn

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Its generally light projection and clean, fresh accords make it suitable for office and casual wear, akin to a 'fresh out of the shower' scent. However, its vintage, powdery character and lack of strong sillage limit its suitability for formal events or energetic activities.

Fleur de Chine

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office

Its elegant floral and amber accords make it perfect for formal events and date nights, where its moderate sillage won't overwhelm. While some perceive a "clean" aspect, it's a bit too complex and luxurious for everyday casual wear, and definitely not suited for sport.