Fragrances inspired by Oriana Eau de Parfum
The original
Oriana
Parfums de Marly
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Aurora by Perfume Parlour is a budget-friendly alternative to the ultra-luxe Oriana by Parfums de Marly.
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Orange Blossom, Marshmallow, Cream
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Aurora For Women when
You want a budget-friendly alternative to Oriana.
Our verdict
Oriana by Parfums de Marly and Reyna by Maison Alhambra cater to unisex fragrance lovers but differ significantly in both price and effect.
What they share
Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Orange Blossom, Marshmallow, Cream
The main difference
Adds ambrette
Choose Reyna when
You prefer mid-tier price points.
What they share
Shares 9 of its 11 notes, including Orange Blossom, Marshmallow, Cream
The main difference
Adds ambrette and orange
Our verdict
Oriana and Nudo Sweet Berries are incredibly similar, almost indistinguishable to the casual nose.
What they share
Shares 8 of its 11 notes, including Orange Blossom, Marshmallow, Musk
The main difference
Adds ambrette and orange, drops cream
Choose Nudo Sweet Berries when
You want a great Oriana-like scent on a budget.
What they share
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Orange Blossom, Marshmallow, Musk
The main difference
Adds ambrette, drops cream
What they share
Shares 7 of its 10 notes, including Orange Blossom, Marshmallow, Musk
The main difference
Adds ambrette and rose, drops cream and mandarin
Our verdict
Ansaam Gold by Lattafa and Oriana by Parfums de Marly both aim at luxurious sweet scents, but they cater to different preferences and budgets.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Mandarin, Raspberry
The main difference
Adds bergamot and blackcurrant, drops cotton candy and jasmine
Choose Ansaam Gold when
You prefer a mid-tier budget.
Our verdict
Oriana is the polished, pricier choice: a fluffy marshmallow-citrus gourmand with more elegance, better balance and a smoother wear.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Marshmallow, Bergamot, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds jasmine, drops blackcurrant and cream
Choose Velvet Shadow (Into The Gourmand) when
You want the cheaper take on the marshmallow-orange blossom vibe.
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Parfums de Marly. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.