The Perfume Library

16 perfumes

Extravagance Russe

Diana Vreeland · 2014

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Diana Vreeland Extravagance Russe is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance suited to fall and winter evenings. Most voters pick fall and winter; evening and night out lead the occasions, though it also works for leisure time. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly call it feminine, though a fair share see it as masculine. The scent as a whole rests on the warmth of amber and Bourbon vanilla. Resins and balsam add a resinous, woody depth, while musk softens it. The impression is sweet, gourmand and powdery, in an oriental mood. Hermès L'Ambre des Merveilles and Aerin Tangier Vanille share a close profile.

Outrageously Vibrant

7.7

Diana Vreeland · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Diana Vreeland Outrageously Vibrant is a fresh, floral perfume for women, with a fruity sweetness and an earthy depth underneath. Rose, patchouli and blackcurrant make up the scent. Blackcurrant adds a lively fruitiness, rose carries the floral side, and patchouli sets a woody, earthy, slightly spicy ground. The sweetness never takes over; it stays balanced by the freshness. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, and it leans towards evening and leisure wear. Voters mostly read it as feminine. Parle Moi de Parfum Une Tonne de Roses/8 and Atelier Rebul Patchouli d'Or have a close profile.

Absolutely Vital

7.5

Diana Vreeland · 2014

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Diana Vreeland Absolutely Vital is a floral, sweet women's fragrance that suits fall and winter days. Its longevity is good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, while leisure, evening and daytime wear are close to evenly split. More voters find it feminine, though quite a few read it as masculine. As a whole it is floral and sweet. Egyptian jasmine absolute and Turkish rose carry the floral side, and vanilla adds a creamy softness. Opoponax and myrrh bring a resinous, spicy depth, while Indian sandalwood sets a woody, powdery base. Tonatto Dama and Tesori d'Oriente Mirra have a close profile.

Devastatingly Chic

7.7

Diana Vreeland · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Diana Vreeland Devastatingly Chic is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that sets rose and carnation beneath a bright opening of mandarin orange and pink pepper. It wears with good longevity and moderate sillage. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. It suits leisure, evening and daily wear, and voters mostly read it as feminine, with classic and modern close behind. In the top, mandarin orange brings a fruity, fresh start while pink pepper adds a spicy edge. The heart turns floral and slightly powdery with rose and carnation. Patchouli and woody notes dry it down into something sweet and resinous. Hermès Twilly d'Hermès Eau Poivrée and Givenchy Dahlia Noir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Daringly Different

7.4

Diana Vreeland · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Diana Vreeland Daringly Different is a sweet, powdery floral built on violet, iris and Turkish rose, set over a leathery, woody base. Violet opens the scent, and lily and iris carry the floral heart with a soft, powdery feel. The base is led by Turkish rose, leathery notes, tonka bean and oud, which add a spicy, woody depth to the sweetness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure and the office. It is classed as a women's perfume, and most voters find it feminine. Guerlain L'Heure Bleue and Tom Ford Violet Blonde share a close profile.

Smashingly Brilliant

7.2

Diana Vreeland · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Diana Vreeland Smashingly Brilliant is a fresh, citrusy fragrance, with green, floral and aquatic tones resting on suede and a woody depth. It opens bright and green with Calabrian bergamot, lemon, juniper berry, vervain and basil. Geranium carries the heart, and woods with suede settle into a soft, faintly leathery base. Fruity and sweet touches balance the coolness without dulling it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office come up most often. Though released as a women's fragrance, voters split almost evenly between masculine and feminine.

Perfectly Marvelous

7.9

Diana Vreeland · 2014

Floral · Green · Sweet

Diana Vreeland Perfectly Marvelous pairs jasmine sambac and Jasminum auriculatum absolute with spices and red sandalwood, making a sweet, powdery floral made for women. The floral accord leads, with a green edge beside it. Cashmeran, red sandalwood and resins build a woody, oriental base, while spices and pimento sweeten it and add a little bite. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, followed by winter and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out as well as daily wear. Half of the voters call it feminine. Guerlain Shalimar Ode à la Vanille and Miro Secrets have a close profile.

Full Gallop

7.4

Diana Vreeland · 2016

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Diana Vreeland Full Gallop is a floral, sweet women's perfume deepened by spice and resin. It reads as one piece: Turkish rose, Moroccan jasmine, osmanthus and iris form the floral body, while heliotrope adds a powdery sweetness. Coriander and pepper bring a spicy warmth, and amber and musk settle it into a resinous, faintly animalic base. Fruity and woody touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though from few votes. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It suits evenings and nights out, and daily wear as well.

Simply Divine

7.5

Diana Vreeland · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Diana Vreeland Simply Divine is a fresh, floral fragrance for women, softened by green, powdery and creamy shades. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with winter getting fewer votes. Evening, leisure, night out, daily and business all draw similar support, so it isn't tied to one setting. Tuberose, iris, Egyptian jasmine absolute and Tunisian orange blossom absolute form a floral core. Tonka bean and musk sweeten it and give it a creamy base, nutmeg adds a light spice, and cashmere wood sits quietly behind as a woody support. The overall impression is a powdery bouquet with fruity and oriental touches.

Vivaciously Bold

7.4

Diana Vreeland · 2016

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Diana Vreeland Vivaciously Bold is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for women, pairing a floral heart with green, spicy and woody shades. It opens with bergamot, lemon and grapefruit for a bright citrus start, while pepper adds a slight edge to that freshness. In the heart, jasmine sambac and petitgrain bring florals softened by a green texture. As it dries, vetiver, patchouli and musk give it a calm, woody foundation. Longevity and sillage are moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so treat that as a rough guide. Voters recommend it most for daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and night use further behind. It shares a close profile with Acqua di Parma Colonia Essenza and Chanel Eau de Cologne.