The smell in short
It smells mostly aromatic and fresh spicy. Lemon and juniper berries at the top, geranium in the middle and suede and woody notes at the base.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Smashingly Brilliant notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Diana Vreeland Smashingly Brilliant EDP in detail
Diana Vreeland is the house behind Smashingly Brilliant EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €47. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Lacoste and Shaik Opulent Shaik No. 77.
Smashingly Brilliant through the year
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Smashingly Brilliant for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Lacoste and Shaik Opulent Shaik No. 77 last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like suede and woody notes are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Diana Vreeland perfumes worth knowing
The house has 16 perfumes here, led by Devastatingly Chic, Empress of Fashion and Full Gallop.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by fresh spicy and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and fresh spicy smells and notes like geranium and suede. Less obvious notes include basil. Perfume fans rate it 3.87 out of 5.
If you like Smashingly Brilliant, try these
Similar picks to try: Ralph Lauren Polo Blue Edt 2 (4 shared notes), Lacoste (3 shared notes), Shaik Opulent Shaik No. 77 (3 shared notes) and Azzaro (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Ralph Lauren Polo Blue Edt 2 starts from €23.
Questions people ask
When did Smashingly Brilliant come out?
It came out in 2015.
Can men wear Smashingly Brilliant?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.