Okay, so, I’ve been seeing this perfume, Delina Royal Essence Eau de Parfum, popping up all over my TikTok feed lately. You know how it is, 60,000 searches for it every month! It’s from this brand, Parfums de Marly, which I guess is supposed to be all fancy and French. Anyway, I finally caved and decided to try it out myself.

First, I looked it up, obviously. Found out it launched way back in 2017, which surprised me since it feels like it’s just now having a moment. Apparently, the guy behind the scent is named Quentin Bisch. I went to the store and asked for it. The shop assistant took it from the shelf and gave me a test. This perfume got heavy rose notes, which is not my favourite actually. But I still bought one because it was so popular online.
- Spritzing it on: I put it on like I usually do – a little on my wrists, a little behind my ears. The first thing I noticed was this strong burst of something fruity. I read somewhere online that it’s supposed to be lychee and rhubarb. I also smelled the floral fragrance. It is kinda nice, not too sweet, but definitely there.
- How it smelled throughout the day: Okay, so this is where it got interesting. That fruity smell calmed down after a while, and the rose started to come through more. And there’s this other flower in there too, peony, I think. They said it had vanilla in it, but I didn’t really catch that until much later. And after that, there’s also woody smell. It’s a kind of complex scent, honestly.
- Wearing it out and about: I wore Delina to work, and a couple of my coworkers actually asked me what I was wearing. They said it smelled “expensive,” haha. Then I wore it out to dinner with my husband, and he didn’t say anything, but he kept leaning in close, so I think he liked it.
After a few days of wearing it, I started to get why people are so obsessed. It’s a very feminine scent, and it definitely makes a statement. I saw someone online say it’s more of a spring/summer perfume, and I kinda agree. It’s light and floral enough for warmer weather.
The interesting thing is, I found out there’s another version of this perfume called Delina Exclusif. They say the main difference is the amount of rose. I might have to try that one next, see how it compares. I like trying new perfumes, especially if they’re super popular like this Delina one.
Final thoughts
So, yeah, I guess you could say I’ve jumped on the Delina bandwagon. It’s a really pretty scent, and it lasts a long time. If you like floral perfumes with a little bit of fruitiness, you’ll probably like this one. And if you’re looking for something that feels a little bit fancy and special, this definitely fits the bill. I still have the Delina with me right now, and I might keep wearing it for the next few days.