34 community ratings

Darling

Name: Darling
Brand: De Gabor

Perfumer: Gabriel Gabor

UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.5/ 10

Community score
34 ratings

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De Gabor Darling is a unisex scent that ties prune, cognac and cherry to the sweetness of vanilla, praliné and marzipan.

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How does it perform?

From 40 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.6 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.5 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

79% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Prune

Cognac Cherry Saffron Ginger Pink pepper Calabrian bergamot

Dried fig

Heart notesfirst few hours

Gaiac wood Jasmine Sandalwood Amyris Patchouli Tonka bean Orchid

Coffee blossom

Rum Vanilla

Marzipan

Praliné

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Sandalwood

Spanish labdanum

Benzoin Musk Oud Ambergris Suede

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery

What does Darling smell like?

It opens with prune, cognac, saffron and ginger, which give it a warm, spiced, boozy start. In the heart, jasmine, tonka bean and vanilla push it towards a creamy, gourmand feel. The base rests on sandalwood, benzoin, musk and oud, adding woody, resinous and slightly leathery depth. The overall impression is sweet, powdery and oriental.

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards leisure, evening and night-out wear. Masculine and feminine readings are close, so it sits in between. Armani Code Absolu pour Homme and ScentStory 24 Gold have a close profile.