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Perfumes Like Parfums de Marly Delina: Arabian Alternatives in Canada
- Floral · Rose · Vanilla
- Extrait de Parfum · 100 ml
- 10–12 hour longevity guarantee
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Arabian alternatives to Parfums de Marly Delina share parts of its note list: lychee, rhubarb, rose and vanilla. Maison Alhambra Delilah Pour Femme keeps the lychee, rhubarb and peony. Zimaya Fatima shares the rhubarb, nutmeg, rose and vetiver. Paris Corner Khair Fusion shares the lychee, blackcurrant and rose. Warda by Sara Sakina, our own perfume, shares the bergamot, rose and vanilla without the lychee and rhubarb.
Key takeaways
- Closest note match: Maison Alhambra Delilah Pour Femme, with lychee, rhubarb, bergamot, peony, rose, musk and vanilla.
- Rhubarb with nutmeg and vetiver: Zimaya Fatima, with rhubarb, bergamot, nutmeg, rose, musk, vanilla and vetiver.
- Fruitier: Paris Corner Khair Fusion, with lychee, blackcurrant, red apple, rose and cedar.
- Lychee, rose and incense: Sero Peary de Rosychee, an extrait from a Toronto house, with lychee, Turkish rose, incense and vanilla.
- Rose and vanilla on their own: Warda by Sara Sakina, with bergamot, rose, soft floral notes and vanilla, and no lychee or rhubarb.
What does Parfums de Marly Delina smell like?
Delina is a floral fragrance for women from the French house Parfums de Marly, released in 2017. Its published notes are litchi (lychee), rhubarb, bergamot, nutmeg and blackcurrant on top, Turkish rose, peony, musk, petalia and vanilla in the heart, and cashmeran, incense, cedar, Haitian vetiver and caramel in the base (Delina note list). Read as a list, it is rose and peony framed by lychee, rhubarb, woods and incense. A good alternative keeps the lychee, the rhubarb and the rose.
Which Arabian perfumes are similar to Delina?
These five perfumes on our shelves share part of the Delina note list, and all but one come from Arabian houses: Peary de Rosychee is from Sero, a perfume house in Toronto.
| Perfume | Shared with Delina | Different | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delilah Pour Femme by Maison Alhambra | Lychee, rhubarb, bergamot, peony, rose, musk, vanilla | Wild lily; no nutmeg, blackcurrant, incense or vetiver | Eau de parfum |
| Fatima by Zimaya | Rhubarb, bergamot, nutmeg, rose, musk, vanilla, vetiver | Grapefruit, jasmine, ambergris and woody notes; no lychee or peony | Extrait de parfum |
| Khair Fusion by Paris Corner | Lychee, blackcurrant, rose, musk, vanilla, cedar | Italian lemon, red apple, jasmine sambac, pansy and sandalwood; no rhubarb or peony | Eau de parfum |
| Peary de Rosychee by Sero | Lychee, bergamot, Turkish rose, vanilla, incense | Pear and amber; no rhubarb, peony or musk | Extrait de parfum |
| Warda by Sara Sakina | Bergamot, rose, vanilla | Soft floral notes; no lychee, rhubarb, peony, musk or woods | Extrait de parfum |
Maison Alhambra Delilah Pour Femme: the closest note match
Reviewers often compare Delilah Pour Femme with Delina, and the published notes show why. It opens with bergamot, lychee and rhubarb, moves to peony, wild lily and rose, and settles on vanilla, white musk and cashmere. It is the only perfume we carry that combines lychee, rhubarb and peony. Its list has no nutmeg, blackcurrant, incense or vetiver, so there are fewer spice and wood notes. Choose it if you want the closest match on paper. It is an eau de parfum in a 100 ml bottle.
Zimaya Fatima: rhubarb and rose with nutmeg and vetiver
The Zimaya Fatima we carry is Fatima Pink, an edition reviewers also compare with Delina. It shares rhubarb, bergamot and nutmeg on top, rose in the heart, and musk, vanilla and vetiver in the base. It adds grapefruit, jasmine, ambergris and woody notes, and it lists no lychee or peony. Choose it if the rhubarb and rose are your favourite part of Delina and you like a little more citrus. It is an extrait de parfum in a 100 ml bottle.
Paris Corner Khair Fusion: fruitier, with blackcurrant and apple
Khair Fusion is a pick based on shared notes. It shares lychee, blackcurrant, rose, musk, vanilla and cedar with Delina. It adds Italian lemon, red apple, jasmine sambac, pansy and sandalwood, and it has no rhubarb or peony. With more fruit in its list, it suits you if the lychee and blackcurrant are what draw you to Delina. It is an eau de parfum in a 100 ml bottle.
Sero Peary de Rosychee: lychee and Turkish rose with incense
Peary de Rosychee, from Sero in Toronto, is a pick based on shared notes. It lists lychee, bergamot, Turkish rose, incense and vanilla, five notes that also appear in Delina, and it adds pear and amber. It has no rhubarb, peony or musk in its published list. If the lychee and rose matter most to you, this one keeps them, with incense and a pear note. It is an extrait de parfum in a 50 ml bottle.
Warda by Sara Sakina: our own rose and vanilla perfume
Warda is our own perfume, so we will be clear about where it fits. It shares three published notes with Delina: bergamot, rose and vanilla. It adds soft floral notes around a creamy vanilla. It lists no lychee, rhubarb, peony, musk, incense or woods, so its focus stays on rose and vanilla. Choose it if those are the notes you love and you want fewer notes around them. It is an extrait de parfum made with women in mind, with our 10 to 12 hour longevity guarantee, and there is a 5 ml tester.
01Key accords
The signature
The notes that shape it, from first spray to drydown.
- VanillaCreamy, comforting sweetness.
- FloralA delicate bouquet of petals.
- RoseSoft, romantic petals.
- BergamotA fresh, bright citrus lift.
Which Delina alternative should you choose?
- You want the closest note match: Maison Alhambra Delilah Pour Femme.
- You want rhubarb and rose with more citrus: Zimaya Fatima.
- You want more fruit: Paris Corner Khair Fusion.
- You want lychee and rose with incense: Sero Peary de Rosychee.
- You want rose and vanilla without the fruit: Warda by Sara Sakina.
Questions about Delina alternatives
What is the closest Arabian alternative to Parfums de Marly Delina?
By published notes, Maison Alhambra Delilah Pour Femme is the closest we carry. It shares seven notes with Delina, and it is the only one that combines the lychee, rhubarb and peony. Reviewers also often name Armaf Club de Nuit White Imperiale, which is not currently stocked.
Is Warda a dupe of Delina?
No. Warda is an original perfume mixed by Aymane Zerzkhane for Sara Sakina. It is a separate perfume that shares some published notes with Delina, namely bergamot, rose and vanilla, but it has no lychee, rhubarb or peony.
Should I choose Delilah or Fatima?
Choose Delilah if you want lychee and peony with the rhubarb. Choose Fatima if you prefer rhubarb and rose with nutmeg, grapefruit and vetiver, and do not need the lychee.
Can I smell these before buying?
Yes. Visit Sara Sakina at Oakville Place in Oakville, on the upper level across from Sephora, to try testers. A second boutique opens at Bramalea City Centre in Brampton in late October 2026. For Warda you can also order the 5 ml tester online.
Do you ship these perfumes across Canada?
Yes. Sara Sakina ships across Canada and to the United States.
Try the rose and vanilla one side by side. Shop Warda Extrait de Parfum 100 ml, or add the 5 ml tester from the same page. Buy any qualifying perfume over CA$40 with Warda and get 20% off Warda, or a free Warda 5 ml tester instead.
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