Oscar de la Renta Coralina
How it smells
The first thing you smell is bergamot and black currant. The heart brings arum lily and iris. On the skin it settles into heliotrope and iris. Overall it smells powdery and violet.
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Coralina 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
Oscar de la Renta Coralina in detail
Coralina comes from Oscar de la Renta.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer.
How long Coralina stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Guerlain Vol De Nuit. Base notes like heliotrope and iris are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from Oscar de la Renta
The house has 23 perfumes here, led by Bella Rosa, Lavender and Oscar for Men.
When in the day to wear Coralina
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Jil Sander Sun has more depth.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is powdery (100%), followed by violet and yellow floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy powdery and violet smells and notes like arum lily and heliotrope. Less obvious notes include orris root, narcissus and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.16 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Nino Cerruti 1881 but less than Guerlain Vol De Nuit.
Coralina dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Nino Cerruti 1881 (8 shared notes), Guerlain Vol De Nuit (9 shared notes), Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (9 shared notes) and Jil Sander Sun (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jil Sander Sun starts from €30.
Quick answers
When did Coralina come out?
It came out in 2012.
Does Coralina project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.