Oriana

Oriana by Parfums de Marly is a soft, sweet, and airy gourmand fragrance with a prominent citrus and fruity opening. It evolves into a delicate, powdery, and creamy bouquet of orange blossom, raspberry, and marshmallow, underpinned by a clean musk. The scent is light, linear, and intimate, with the drydown leaning heavily into a sweet, fluffy, and slightly soapy muskiness reminiscent of fancy laundry or baby powder. It is widely described as a lighter, more citrused version of Kilian’s Love Don’t Be Shy, with a distinct tartness and a less syrupy character. While some find it to be a delightful, wearable, and elegantly blended fragrance with a happy, girly warmth, others perceive it as overly synthetic, uninteresting, or resembling a laundry detergent. Performance is a significant concern, as many report extremely short longevity—with some noting it fades within an hour—making the high price a common source of disappointment. The scent is often categorised as an intimate, skin-scent due to its close-to-skin presence and minimal projection.