Rose 01

Rose 01 is aptly named: this is a fresh, sweet rose with a slightly sour aspect (no rhubarb, as in the Delina inspiration, but the litchi, bergamot, and pink pepper give a very "rhubarblike" effect). The sillage and intensity are phenomenal. This is more expensive than most of the other Middle Eastern Delina dupes (Delila is excellent, and it's no more than half as much as this one, for more juice, in a bottle that more closely resembles the original). That said, I think this is a better fragrance, with better-quality ingredients--it smells deeper and more complex, and the longevity and projection are superior. And if you want to layer dupe on dupe, you could use a bit of the Oil Perfumery impression of Delina (also very good) for touch-ups, since it smells virtually identical and is easier to transport than a bottle with a fancy ornamental metal cap. But the idea of anyone needing to amp up Rose 01 or make it last longer is ludicrous to me because this is a top notch performer by almost any standard and basically unimprovable. Yes, it is pricier than other Delina dupes, if far less costly than Delina--but you will end up spraying so much less of your Rose 01 that a 50-ml bottle will probably last you longer than a 100-ml bottle of another, similar fragrance. At least 10 hours since I last applied this, it's still going strong: the longevity is crazy. I don't know why you would need to bring along the OP rollerball dupe for backup, because this baby will go nuclear strength as long as you want it to, and maybe even then some. I value this level of performance highly, and I'm really glad I acquired this fragrance, even though I have so many that are perhaps 90% as good. I might pass those along to friends and keep my "old reliables," among which Rose 01 will enjoy a spot of prominence. Update: Nearly a year later, this is markedly better than it was when I bought it, and it was really good then. I'd say this is the best of my Delina "impressions," and I have a pretty good collection going. That said, if you're on a budget, go with Delilah by Maison Alhambra or Madame Rose by Oakcha. Better yet, make sure you like this scent profile. Many people can't deal with the sourness at the top (also present in Delina). I like this slightly green, vegetal quality--it reminds me of fresh-cut roses with their stems and leaves--but it's not for everyone. I also enjoy the slightly smoky woody base--cashmeran, nutmeg, maybe a touch of uncredited incense or oud--but I can see how this might not appeal to unreconstructed gourmand girlies. I don't feel like wearing this scent profile all that often, personally, and I don't like this when the weather is too hot, and I probably don't need quite so many bottles of extremely similar fragrances, but I don't regret owning this. The bottle and packaging are beautiful, too, even though the cap is absurd.

Luscious TROPICAL ROSE. Inspired by Delina Parfums de Marly. Opens with a fruity burst of litchi supported by multi-faceted bergamot & spicy pink pepper, that deepens into a rose & peony heart with lush, velvety, tropical, sweet, tart, powdery & peppery nuances, all resting on a floral support base of vanilla-musk & cashmeran. There is a forward ambroxan note out of the sprayer which quickly fades in 2 or 3 minutes, but overall I get a lush, tropical rose with amazing projection and longevity. This is one of the better dupes/clones inspired by Delina Parfums de Marly, in my opinion. Overall: A beautiful litchi-rose scent profile, and one of the best performing approximations of Delina PDM for those not sensitive to ambroxan-cashmeran. Enjoy! Contrast to Delina Parfums de Marly: These are different, but there is overall a similar vibe. Delina has the more tart rhubarb note, but doesn't have the harsh ambroxan note out of the sprayer, but Rose 01 outperforms. Contrast to Delina Exclusif Parfums de Marly: These are different, but again a similar vibe. Rose 01 falls between Delina & Delina Exclusif, but closer to Delina. Roughly equivalent performance. Contrast to Souvenir Floral Bouquet Afnan: These are different, but SFB is closer to Rose 01 than Delina. Although it's also inspired by Delina PDM, SFB is a little more citrus forward, and has the same ambroxan note in the opening. Roughly equivalent performance. Contrast to Arte Belissimo Romantic Orientica: These are different, but again a similar vibe inspired by Delina PDM. ABR is closer to Delina than Rose 01 and I don't get the harsh ambroxan note in the opening. Roughly equivalent performance. Contrast to Italiano Vivo Armaf: These are different, but there is a similar fruity rose vibe. IV is more raspberry forward and doesn't dry down as warm. IV is closer to Tresor Midnight Rose Lancome. Roughly equivalent performance. Contrast to Delilah Maison Alhambra: Different, but a good approximation of Delina PDM. No off notes for me, but more linear. Easy to wear, with equivalent performance and probably the best value that I've found for Delina dupes/clones. Contrast to Inner Beauty Julianna's Perfumes: A good approximation of Delina PDM with no off notes. Not linear, but gets a little sweeter in the drydown. Roughly equivalent and maybe slightly better performance than Delina PDM. Update 08/05/24: Sprayed this on my hand in search of tropical vibes. It's gotten a lot stronger. Up close or within 1 foot it's intense aroma-molecules & petrichor rose, but in the air it's a beautiful tropical litchi-rose that gently turns a little jammy over time. I'll reserve this for going out but wear it under sleeves for an indoor environment, as it's quite strong.

This is the last fragrance I bought that caused me to roll my eyes back, it's so good. I still sniff the aperture sometimes because it's that good. The rose in this fragrance is the best smelling rose, to me. THIS is the type of rose smell I love. It's still fresh, bright and youthful. Even though it smells similar to Delina, it stands on it's own as its own fragrance and is just as divine. Rose 01 does not have the incense note and the top notes are more subdued compared to the heart and base notes. The musk/vanilla/cashmeran combo at the base is exquisite and blends so perfectly with the intensity of the rose. The litchi, bergamot and pink pepper provide a brightness to the perfume. It's layered and blended just so perfectly with the bright layer on top, the smooth rose in the middle, and that warm, sweet layer at the base. It all comes together and magically makes this beautiful fragrance that has that middle eastern intensity and longevity factor. This was my best blind purchase and turned me on to this line from Swiss Arabian. I've bought the Oud 07 and Amber 01. The Amber 01 is not for me but the Oud 07 is something special as well. The rose and praline in that scent is divine as well and these two can be paired for a spicy, oud rose scent. I want to try Amber 07 and Musk 07 next. So far, I'm very impressed by the Heritage Series. The fragrance oils used are top notch and of fine quality. They are priced very reasonably when you consider the quality of everything, down to the bottle. The caps really aren't my thing but the bottles are made of heavy and sturdy glass. The atomizers also release a generous amount of juice with each spritz. It's safe to say if you like Delina, you'll love this scent. I combine it with Delina Body Cream and I get complements every time I wear it. My only other scents I get complements on are BR540 Extrait+Lost Cherry, Valentino Born in Roma, Coco Mademoiselle, and Guerlain Insolence. I'm a little confused at some people's comments. Ink? Too citrusy? Are we smelling the same thing? I bought mine off Amazon and this really kicked off my love of roses. I have so many other rose fragrances that I adore (Atomic Rose, Sweet Diamond and Pink Pepper, Possibilities, Roses and White Musk Absolu) but I still love this one. It's nice because sometimes I don't want the incense that I get from Delina, and this fulfills that need. I've had it for a few months now and the rose isn't as bright as when I first bought it. Still though, for $58 it's such a good deal for a high quality rose scent. If you like Delina like scents then you will like this one. Also smells like Live Irresistible Rosy Crush by Givenchy.

This is a grown woman. Upon the first spray after, of course, having it sit for almost 2 weeks, the first thing I smell is Rose. The second thing I smell is the lychee and pink pepper and Bergamont. Then as it dries down all of those blend together to create a very elegant scent. I would say this is not for women under 30. For that age range if they are the elegant type, perhaps ameerat al Arab privy rose would be best. This is for a woman that knows what she’s doing in life, she’s sexy, she’s smart, she’s refined, she’s sophisticated. I have never tried to Lina, but they all say that this is similar to it. I did have club de nuit Imperiale and I gave it a chance and let it sit for over a week and it was so sharp and so powerfully strong that it did not suit to my liking. I gifted it to my mother and she absolutely loves it. Now I kind of regret it cause maybe it might have softened up with more sitting time but that’s OK. It’s a beautiful perfume and I’m happy that she has it now. I was glad to give it to her because it will be enjoyable. This, however, I liked immediately, it did not hurt my nose, it did not come off as so strong that it was kind of making me sick of it throughout the day. Unlike CDN which felt so strong that I felt a bit embarrassed to wear it at work. I was self-conscious that it might be bothering other people. Today I am wearing this one and I don’t feel that way. All in all I think this was a great purchase, despite it being similar to Delena I think this is a perfume that stands alone, it doesn’t have to be compared to it. It is different and I’m sure there are cheaper dupes out there, this is a bit pricier than some other options, but it is a beautiful bottle and I think it’s a lovely fragrance.

Yessss! This is gorgeous!! It indeed smells like Delina with a bit of the extra creaminess Delina Exclusif has to offer. I do prefer OG Delina to DE, but this is a perfect blend of the two. I promised myself no more clones, however, this is as good as it gets whether it’s actually marketed to be a dupe or not. It lasts a very long time and to me, is a sharper initial punch than Delina. I’m genuinely surprised there aren’t more rave reviews on this! Good quality! Edit: Not sure if this happens with anyone else, but I sprayed this when I was having a particularly stress-filled day, and this actually heightened my anxiety levels and left me with a noxious headache. I'm afraid I've overdone it for the time being. Update 01.17.23: I had the chance to wear this side by side with Delina and Delina Exclusif. There are some significant differences that have me in even more favor of PDM, although I still can appreciate Rose 01 as a less expensive option. Both Delina and DE have a masterful composition. I think they are really well blended, and they have a chance to develop quite beautifully. Rose 01 is completely linear and just sits on my skin. DE and Delina get better throughout the day with their mid and bottom notes actually showing up with time. For example, DE's incense and amber notes are outrageous on me, although I realize Rose 01 doesn't feature those notes at all. However, with Rose 01 I feel like it's all the notes at once from the beginning and throughout the entire wear. I have sprayed too much of Rose 01 and regretted it, while never having that issue with the PDM babies. Finally, I don't want to say Rose 01 smells cheap, but there is a distinctive superior quality to PDM that is unrivaled at this point.