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Parfums de MarlyEau de Parfum · EST. 2017

Delina

A modern feminine rose built on a juicy lychee and rhubarb opening, a Turkish rose and peony heart, and a soft powdery vanilla-musk base. Elegant, sweet, and feminine.

NOSE: Quentin BischRELEASED: 2017RETAIL: $240 - $355
The Quick Answer

Delina opens on Lychee and Rhubarb, moves through Turkish Rose and Peony, and dries down to Cashmeran and Musk. At $240 - $355 it is firmly luxury pricing that demands you love the profile first, with long lasting (8h - 10h) on skin. Sample before you commit — it is loud and polarising rather than crowd-safe.

ADEGBE ANALYSIS SCORES

7.3
Expert
8.2
Longevity
8.0
Sillage
8.3
Versatility
5.4
Value

Scores are AdeGbe's editorial analysis based on composition, concentration and community-reported performance — not a single personal wear test.

Approx. $2.40/mlBased on the lowest street price ($240) over an assumed 100ml bottle for this concentration.

OLFACTORY PYRAMID BREAKDOWN

TOP NOTESFirst impression · 15–30 min
  • Lychee
  • Rhubarb
  • Bergamot
  • Nutmeg
HEART NOTESCore character · 2–4 hours
  • Turkish Rose
  • Peony
  • Lily of the Valley
  • Vanilla
BASE NOTESDry-down · 6–24+ hours
  • Cashmeran
  • Musk
  • Incense
  • Cedar

EXPERT ANALYSIS — COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE

AG
AdeGbe Fragrance Research Team Data-Driven Analysis
Olfactory composition & performance assessment
Updated Spring 2026Eau de ParfumMethodology: note-pyramid analysis + community performance data + AdeGbe scoring model

Composed by Quentin Bisch for Parfums de Marly in 2017, Delina sits in the bright citrus space of modern perfumery. Below, our research team breaks down its olfactory structure, measured performance, and ideal wearer.

The Opening

From the first spray, Lychee, Rhubarb, Bergamot establish a bright citrus and juicy fruit character that defines the top of the composition.

The Heart

As the top notes settle, the heart turns floral and sweet gourmand, built around Turkish Rose, Peony, Lily of the Valley. This is where the fragrance reveals its true personality, roughly two to four hours in.

The Dry-Down

The base is dry woods and smoky incense, with Cashmeran, Musk, Incense providing the depth and tenacity that carry it through the day.

Projected Performance Timeline
Hour 1
Lychee and Rhubarb opening. Strong, room-filling projection.
Hour 4
Turkish Rose and Peony heart fully developed. Still projecting clearly.
Hour 8
Cashmeran and Musk base emerges. Performance holding well.
Hour 11
Soft base notes still detectable close to skin.
Longevity
8.2/10
Sillage
8/10
Blind Buy
LOW–MEDIUM RISK
Final Score
9/10

Who Should Buy Delina

Delina leans feminine but is wearable by anyone who enjoys the style. Its season vector points strongest to spring, and its day/night balance makes it best suited to versatile day-to-night wear. If you gravitate toward bright citrus and juicy fruit compositions and want strong longevity, it belongs on your shortlist.

One Honest Warning

No major red flags in the composition, but fragrance is personal — skin chemistry can shift the balance of notes, so a sample wear is always wiser than a blind purchase at this price.

Analysis based on composition, community-aggregated performance data, and the AdeGbe scoring model.A human skin-test review is added as our team tests each fragrance.

PERFORMANCE INDEX & SUITABILITY VECTORS

LONGEVITY FACTORLong Lasting (8h - 10h)
Weak (1h)Moderate (4-6h)Beast (24h+)
SILLAGE / PROJECTIONStrong / Radiant
IntimateModerateEnormous
DAY · NIGHT SUITABILITY
DAY
55%
NIGHT
45%
GENDER INDEXFeminine
FEMININEUNISEXMASCULINE
SEASON SUITABILITY VECTOR
SPRING 🌸35%
SUMMER ☀️25%
AUTUMN 🍂25%
WINTER ❄️15%

PROJECTED PERFORMANCE TIMELINE

Projected from this fragrance's concentration, note structure and reported longevity — an analysis, not a single personal wear test.

Hour 1
Top burst

Lychee and Rhubarb lead the opening before the volatile top notes burn off.

Projection: Strong
Hour 4
Heart in bloom

Turkish Rose and Peony take over as the core character of the fragrance.

Projection: Strong
Hour 8
Early dry-down

Cashmeran and Musk anchor the scent close to the skin.

Projection: Moderate
Hour 12
Base residue

A skin-scent of Cashmeran and Musk is what typically remains by now.

Projection: Skin-close

Wear It

  • Spring (35% seasonal fit)
  • Summer (25% seasonal fit)
  • Autumn / Fall (25% seasonal fit)
  • Flexible across day and night

Skip It

  • Winter — it underperforms here (15%)
  • Enclosed offices, lifts and meeting rooms
  • Go easy: 1–2 sprays is plenty

Blind-Buy Risk

49/100SAMPLE FIRST
Risk factors
  • Contains polarising notes (incense) that not everyone enjoys
In its favour
  • Divisive, character-heavy notes mean reactions vary widely person to person.

INGREDIENT SAFETY SNAPSHOT

Linalool / Limonene

Common EU-declarable allergens; can oxidise and irritate sensitive skin.

Benzyl Benzoate (fixative)

Generally well-tolerated base/fixative materials with low sensitiser risk.

This snapshot is based on the published note list, not a full INCI ingredient breakdown. Always check the box for the official allergen declaration and patch-test if you have sensitive skin. See full ingredient-safety guides →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does Delina smell like?
Delina opens with juicy lychee and rhubarb, leading into a Turkish rose and peony heart, then settling on a powdery vanilla-musk base. It is a sweet, fruity, feminine rose.
Is Delina long lasting?
Yes — Delina typically lasts 8–10 hours with strong projection in its opening hours, making it one of the better-performing feminine fragrances in its category.
Is Delina suitable for everyday wear?
Its sweetness and projection make it slightly bold for very conservative settings, but applied lightly it works well for daytime, spring, and social occasions.
Is Delina worth buying?
For the money, Delina ($240 - $355) is a considered purchase. It projects at a strong / radiant level and lasts in the range of long lasting (8h - 10h), which puts its performance well above average. It is worth it if you connect with its Lychee and Rhubarb character; if you want an all-occasion safe blind buy, sample first because it leans flexible but specific.
Can I wear Delina to the office?
Be careful. Delina projects strongly (strong / radiant), so in an enclosed office it can easily overwhelm colleagues. If you must wear it to work, limit yourself to one light spray on clothing and avoid reapplying. For shared indoor spaces, a softer fragrance is the more considerate choice.
Is Delina good for summer?
Not really. Delina scores only 25% for summer — heat tends to amplify its Cashmeran and Musk base and push it toward cloying. It performs far better in spring, so save it for cooler months and reach for something lighter when it is hot.
How many sprays of Delina should I use?
Go light. Because Delina projects at a strong / radiant level, one to two sprays is plenty for most settings — one on the chest and one on a wrist. Three or more can quickly become overwhelming indoors. With longevity in the long lasting (8h - 10h) range, even a small application carries you through the day.
Is Delina safe for sensitive skin?
Delina is an alcohol-based eau de parfum and its note list includes materials such as Lychee, Rhubarb and Bergamot, some of which fall under EU-declarable allergen rules (for example linalool, limonene or coumarin depending on the notes). That does not make it unsafe — most wearers have no reaction — but if your skin is reactive, spray onto clothing or patch-test on the inner arm first. This guidance is based on the published note list, not a full INCI breakdown.

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