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Darling
by Kylie Minogue
A light, refreshing fruity-floral with tropical and vanilla-amber base notes, this perfume opens with a tangy burst of passionfruit and lychee, supported by freesia and lily. The initial sweetness is balanced by a subtle woody-musky dry down with vanilla and sandalwood, creating a soft, elegant, and slightly powdery finish. The scent evolves into a delicate, skin-friendly gourmand floral with a playful, summery touch, evoking carefree joy and a sunlit, tropical aura. It's not overpowering nor deeply complex, but it is pleasingly inoffensive, making it ideal for spring and summer wear. Its delicate projection and short duration mean it requires reapplication, but many appreciate its budget-friendly nature and gentle, flirtatious charm.
Pros
- +feminine and playful scent with a tropical fruity opening
- +soft, balanced drydown with vanilla and sandalwood that avoids cloying sweetness
- +light, fresh, and generally non-offensive profile suitable for daytime and young-to-mid-aged women
Cons
- −weak longevity and sillage requiring frequent reapplication
- −some users find it too sweet or nasal in warmer weather
- −not distinctive or memorable, with a similar feel to other popular celebrity scents like Gucci Rush or Emporio Armani Because It’s You