Review of Oriana by Sarah Chabal

Sweet, citrusy, fruity, powdery, white floral, vanilla, fluffy, musky, vibrant, radiant, sparkling, ultra-feminine, chic, sensual, seductive, flirty, charming, whimsical, enchanting, dreamy, delightful, delicious, divine, captivating, alluring, tempting, intoxicating, addictive, luxe, glam, happy, cheerful, joyful, uplifting, intriguing, inviting, cozy, comforting On me this opens with a citrusy and fruity burst of radiant mandarin orange, tart bergamot, and sparkling grapefruit. As it begins drying down it intertwines captivating notes of luminous orange blossom, sweet raspberry, and tangy black currant. The dry down shines with delightful notes of fluffy and powdery marshmallow, airy whipped cream, soft musk, warm ambrette, and sensual vanilla. The most prominent notes on me are the marshmallow, whipped cream, vanilla, raspberry, orange blossom, and grapefruit. Overall, this is a major love for me! This is such an absolutely gorgeous perfume! It always makes me feel so pretty whenever I wear it, and I can’t help but smile each time I smell it! The bottle is just stunning, and the fragrance itself is so very delightful and captivating! The luxe, vibrant pink bottle with its delicate detailing is perfectly fitting of the fragrance it holds! I’m a huge fan of marshmallow fragrances, and this is definitely one of my top favorites! I love how it’s sweet, but fluffy and delicate enough to never be cloying, but also with a definite presence! It’s absolutely full bottle worthy, and would make a wonderful signature scent! I do get similarities to a greater or lesser degree to Kilian LDBS, D&G Pour Femme Intense, JPG Classique Pin Up, Ellis Brooklyn Marshmallows, and B&BW Love Unleashed. However, I don’t consider any of them to be close to dupes. There’s a similar dna to LDBS, but I personally think they’re different enough to keep both in my collection. LDBS is a lot more fluffy vanilla marshmallow and orange blossom, while Oriana is a more citrusy and raspberry marshmallow. I don’t really see it mentioned, but the similarity to Marshmallows is about as close as its similarity to LDBS, at least to my nose. Marshmallows is also a fruity and citrusy vanilla marshmallow scent, although it has peach and lemon as opposed to raspberry, grapefruit, and mandarin orange. Oriana feels ultra-feminine, and suitable for women of any age. I think this actually works really well throughout the entire year because it’s sweet and cozy enough for cold weather, but fluffy and delicate enough for the heat. I think it’s fitting for any occasion too; from casual, to date nights, to fancy occasions, and even suitable for work/school. I get exceptional performance with Oriana. The longevity is excellent, it lasts throughout the entire day on me without needing reapplication. The projection is strong as it radiates out at least a feet from me. I only need a few sprays for these effects, so although it has a high price tag it at least lasts forever since a little really does go a long way, and I haven’t had to repurchase yet. For reference, some of my other favorite fragrances include Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow, Vanilla 28, Vanilla Candy Rock Candy, Yum Pistachio Gelato, Kilian LDBS, Princess, Sunkissed Goddess, GdT Celeste, Bianco Latte, Tom Ford Soleil Blanc, Nest Sunkissed Hibiscus, Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid, Burberry Goddess, The 7 Virtues Vanilla Woods, YSL Black Opium Le Parfum, Guerlain Mon Guerlain, D&G The One Desire, The Only One Intense, JPG Classique Pin Up, JHAG Powder Love, Summer Fridays Sunlit Vanilla, LoveShackFancy Secret Crush, Vanilla Twirl, Coach Dreams Starlight, Ellis Brooklyn Marshmallows, Queen’s Caramel, Vanilla Salt, Forever Pistachio, Phlur Honey Moon, Heavy Cream, Vanilla Nectar, Beach Skin, SDJ Summer é Amor, 62, 39, Limonada Gelada, 71, VS Vanilla Lace, B&BW Beach Nights, Boardwalk Marshmallow Clouds, Cotton Candy Clouds, Whipped Honey & Vanilla, Fireside Flurries, Love Unleashed