Terry de Gunzburg Delectation Splendide
The smell in short
It smells mostly sweet and gourmand. Tobacco leaf and ginger at the top, plum and praline in the middle and cinnamon and Madagascar vanilla at the base.
- Came out
- 2017
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Delectation Splendide 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
A closer look at Terry de Gunzburg Delectation Splendide
Delectation Splendide comes from Terry de Gunzburg.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €205. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa but less than Tom Ford Lost Cherry and Merchant Of Venice Arabesque.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Lost Cherry.
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. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Lost Cherry. Base notes like cinnamon and Madagascar vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Delectation Splendide for work or evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its sweet side feels cosy and rich after dark.
More from Terry De Gunzburg
The house has 18 perfumes here, led by Terryfic Oud Extreme, Fragrant Delice and Ombre Mercure.
Who will like Delectation Splendide
The strongest accord is sweet (100%), followed by gourmand and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy sweet and gourmand smells and notes like plum and cinnamon. Less obvious notes include anise, Moroccan rose and benzoin. Perfume fans rate it 4.12 out of 5.
Delectation Splendide dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Lost Cherry (4 shared notes), Merchant Of Venice Arabesque (7 shared notes), Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa (6 shared notes) and Tauer Perfumes PHI Une Rose de Kandahar unisex (5 shared notes).
More questions
When did Delectation Splendide come out?
It came out in 2017.
What is the best season for Delectation Splendide?
Winter.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.