Delina Parfums de Marly 2017 Eau de Parfum
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A scent that walks the line of universally likeable without stepping into boring
It opens with a crisp, almost astringent green-ness, as if in order for the scent to unfold, the rhubarb stems need to break to make room for what’s to follow. It is slowly but surely sweetened by the lichee and after a few minutes have passed to allow the top notes to shine, the star of the show walks in, sensually — the damascena rose.
The rose’s classic, sometimes stern personality is softened around the edges by sweet, almost girlish peony and as the fragrance has had a few minutes to bloom on your skin, it’s difficult to place — neither too grown up, nor juvenile, it’s less sweet than the bottle and sugary marketing suggest, a bit of the juicy, verdant opening is still there… only one thing is for certain: this is not a basic perfume. It commands attention as a modern classic in the best sense — complex, surprising, and instantly recognisable in a sea of floral-fruity-rose fragrances.
As the base unfurls beneath the floral heart, the scent becomes creamier and more grounded, gaining depth from woods, musk, and vanilla. A true olfactive journey from start to finish.
Praised for its impressive longevity, which is quite rare in the floral-fruity family, especially among lighter scents — Delina is every bit a signature-worthy perfume. Worn generously, it can carry you through a moment as grand as your wedding day; worn with restraint, it becomes an airy, elegant choice for everyday wear, even at the office.
Delina — a rose fragrance for those who don’t want to get lost in a sea of perfumery’s classic and some may say even overused note. The irony is, of course, that what is meant to be an unmistakable, personality doused perfume has been on everybody and their mother’s minds and wrists for the past year, original and dupes alike (a practice we do not condone).
Thankfully, however, the “I’m not like the other girls” fad of the 2010s has passed and finding yourself wearing the same outfit as someone else in the room is no longer the end-all be-all faux pas it once was. The truth is, much like an outfit, a perfume doesn’t wear you — you wear it. You are what makes it memorable, distinct and entirely your own.
We give just as much meaning to our perfumes as they give to us. So in a room full of 100 Delina girlies, be the 101th. Bring your own magic to the table.
The rose’s classic, sometimes stern personality is softened around the edges by sweet, almost girlish peony and as the fragrance has had a few minutes to bloom on your skin, it’s difficult to place — neither too grown up, nor juvenile, it’s less sweet than the bottle and sugary marketing suggest, a bit of the juicy, verdant opening is still there… only one thing is for certain: this is not a basic perfume. It commands attention as a modern classic in the best sense — complex, surprising, and instantly recognisable in a sea of floral-fruity-rose fragrances.
As the base unfurls beneath the floral heart, the scent becomes creamier and more grounded, gaining depth from woods, musk, and vanilla. A true olfactive journey from start to finish.
Praised for its impressive longevity, which is quite rare in the floral-fruity family, especially among lighter scents — Delina is every bit a signature-worthy perfume. Worn generously, it can carry you through a moment as grand as your wedding day; worn with restraint, it becomes an airy, elegant choice for everyday wear, even at the office.
Delina — a rose fragrance for those who don’t want to get lost in a sea of perfumery’s classic and some may say even overused note. The irony is, of course, that what is meant to be an unmistakable, personality doused perfume has been on everybody and their mother’s minds and wrists for the past year, original and dupes alike (a practice we do not condone).
Thankfully, however, the “I’m not like the other girls” fad of the 2010s has passed and finding yourself wearing the same outfit as someone else in the room is no longer the end-all be-all faux pas it once was. The truth is, much like an outfit, a perfume doesn’t wear you — you wear it. You are what makes it memorable, distinct and entirely your own.
We give just as much meaning to our perfumes as they give to us. So in a room full of 100 Delina girlies, be the 101th. Bring your own magic to the table.