The smell in short
The first thing you smell is mandarin orange and black currant. The heart brings jasmine and orange blossom. On the skin it settles into white musk and Bourbon vanilla. Overall it smells citrus and gourmand.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Shine Like Diamonds Red 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
Kristel Saint Martin Shine Like Diamonds Red EDP in detail
Shine Like Diamonds Red EDP comes from Kristel Saint Martin. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Lancôme Variety and Lancôme La Vie Est Belle spread further.
Shine Like Diamonds Red for work or evenings
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Lancôme La Vie Est Belle has more depth.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Lancôme Variety and Lancôme La Vie Est Belle last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like white musk and Bourbon vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other Kristel Saint Martin perfumes
This house has 5 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Parfum d'Or, Parfum d'Or Black and Parfum d'Or Elixir.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €23, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Lancôme Variety and Lancôme La Vie Est Belle.
Who will like Shine Like Diamonds Red
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by gourmand and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and gourmand smells and notes like jasmine and white musk. Less obvious notes include Sicilian bergamot, iris flower and praline. Perfume fans rate it 3.97 out of 5.
Shine Like Diamonds Red dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Lancôme Variety (6 shared notes), Lancôme La Vie Est Belle (5 shared notes), Givenchy Amarige (5 shared notes) and Yves Saint Laurent Libre Le Parfum Yves Saint Laurent (4 shared notes).
Quick answers
Is Shine Like Diamonds Red good for summer?
It is better in spring. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can men wear Shine Like Diamonds Red?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.