Francis Oliver Darel
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly white floral and yellow floral. Aldehydes and bergamot at the top, ylang-ylang and lily-of-the-valley in the middle and musk and sandalwood at the base.
- Came out
- 2004
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Darel 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
About Francis Oliver Darel EDT
Francis Oliver is the house behind Darel EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
Darel through the year
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter. If you need something for winter, Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt is a better fit.
The style of Darel
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by yellow floral and fresh. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and yellow floral smells and notes like ylang-ylang and musk. Less obvious notes include tuberose and amber. Perfume fans rate it 3.69 out of 5.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. It lasts about as long as Van Cleef & Arpels First and Lanvin Arpege. Base notes like musk and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €17. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Van Cleef & Arpels First and Lanvin Arpege.
If you like Darel, try these
Similar picks to try: Van Cleef & Arpels First (9 shared notes), Lanvin Arpege (10 shared notes), Gloria Vanderbilt Vanderbilt (8 shared notes) and Givenchy Amarige (8 shared notes).
More questions
Can I wear Darel to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
When did Darel come out?
It came out in 2004.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.