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Which Should You Buy?
Afreen is a modern woody floral offering from Rasasi, an unexpected delight for those who enjoy a bit of depth with their freshness. It's sophisticated and well-blended, a real crowd-pleaser that punches above its weight.
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 | 9% | 7% |
| Floral | 19% | 26% |
| Fruity | 16% | 19% |
| Green | 9% | 7% |
| Sweet | 22% | 30% |
| Warm | 12% | 13% |
| Woody | 15% | 8% |
| Earthy | 8% | 3% |
| Animalic | 7% | 7% |
| Fresh | 16% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Occasions
Its moderate projection and versatile woody-floral profile make it suitable for a range of situations, from dinner dates to casual outings. The sophisticated blend, however, might be a bit much for a high-intensity sports activity.
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 Litchi, Rhubarb notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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