Oriana
Oriana by Parfums de Marly is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum from 2021 in the niche price tier. It opens with mandarin, bergamot and grapefruit, moves into orange blossom, blackcurrant and raspberry and dries down to marshmallow, ambrette seed, whipped cream and musk. Expect around 7 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
- Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
- Grapefruit Bitter, slightly sweaty citrus. More grown-up than lemon.
Heart
- Orange Blossom Sweet, soapy and sunny. Neroli's warmer sibling.
- Blackcurrant Tart, dark and slightly catty. Adds bite to florals.
- Raspberry Tart, jammy and slightly fuzzy. Very popular in modern sweet scents.
Dry-down
- Marshmallow Soft, sugary and pillowy. Pure comfort.
- Ambrette Seed The only natural musk. Pear-like, warm and slightly boozy.
- Whipped Cream Airy, milky sweetness. Light rather than dense.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Smells like this
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