Da Lat by d'Annam

Brand: d'Annam

Concentration: EDP

Scent overview

Romance in the pine-ringed city of Da Lat: rose, magnolia and peony with juniper and a splash of red wine, on cedarwood.

Is Da Lat worth it?

How it smells: Opens with juniper berry and red wine, rose and magnolia at the heart, then dries down to cedarwood.

Scent Score: 42/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Fades faster than most fragrances. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 32, versatility 67, layerability 41 and value 32, each out of 100.

What to expect: Longevity: Fades fast. Plan to reapply. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring and fall, for dates and daytime. Layering: Best worn on its own. Leans: Feminine.

Scent Character

EDP · Introduced 2023 · Women

Key accords: Juniper Berry, Red Wine, Rose, Magnolia, Peony, Cedarwood

Top Notes

  • Juniper Berry
  • Red Wine

Heart Notes

Base Notes

  • Cedarwood

Occasions: Date Night, Daytime

Seasons: Spring, Fall

Fragrance overview

Da Lat by d'Annam belongs to the floral fragrance family. Romance in the pine-ringed city of Da Lat: rose, magnolia and peony with juniper and a splash of red wine, on cedarwood. Da Lat opens with Juniper Berry and Red Wine. The heart brings Rose, Magnolia, and Peony. It dries down to Cedarwood.

How to wear Da Lat

On skin, Da Lat by d'Annam has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and fall. Reach for it for date night and daytime. Its best layering match in the catalog is Blue Moon Ginger Dash by Kilian. Apply Da Lat first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Blue Moon Ginger Dash on top for fresh lift. Start with 2 sprays Da Lat : 2 sprays Blue Moon Ginger Dash and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Da Lat opens with Juniper Berry and Red Wine.

The heart brings Rose, Magnolia, and Peony.

It dries down to Cedarwood.

What to layer with Da Lat

  • Kilian Blue Moon Ginger Dash bottle

    Blue Moon Ginger Dash by Kilian

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share juniper berry and cedarwood.

    Order: Apply Da Lat first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Blue Moon Ginger Dash on top for fresh lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Da Lat : 2 sprays Blue Moon Ginger Dash

  • Ormonde Jayne Montabaco Aruba bottle

    Montabaco Aruba by Ormonde Jayne

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and magnolia.

    Order: Apply Da Lat first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Montabaco Aruba on top for citrus lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Da Lat : 2 sprays Montabaco Aruba

  • Mind Games Checkmate bottle

    Checkmate by Mind Games

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    Signature Worthy · 97/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and magnolia.

    Order: Apply Da Lat first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Checkmate on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Da Lat : 2 sprays Checkmate

  • Born To Stand Out Naked Neroli bottle

    Naked Neroli by Born To Stand Out

    Signature Worthy · 96/99

    Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood.

    Order: Apply Da Lat first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Naked Neroli on top for citrus lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Da Lat : 2 sprays Naked Neroli

  • Phlur Somebody Wood bottle

    Somebody Wood by Phlur

    Signature Worthy · 96/99

    Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood.

    Order: Apply Da Lat first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Somebody Wood on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Da Lat : 2 sprays Somebody Wood

Pairings to approach with care

  • Amouage Overture 41 bottle

    Overture 41 by Amouage

    Not Recommended · 30/99

    Overture 41 has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Overture 41 brings an amber contrast to this floral scent.

    Order: Apply Da Lat first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Overture 41 on top for amber lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Da Lat : 1 spray Overture 41

  • Xerjoff Symphonium bottle

    Symphonium by Xerjoff

    Not Recommended · 30/99

    Symphonium has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Symphonium brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.

    Order: Apply Da Lat first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Symphonium on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Da Lat : 1 spray Symphonium

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Da Lat?

Da Lat opens with Juniper Berry and Red Wine. The heart brings Rose, Magnolia, and Peony. It dries down to Cedarwood.

How long does Da Lat last, and how strong is it?

Da Lat by d'Annam has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration.

When should you wear Da Lat?

It's best in spring and fall. It suits date night and daytime.

What layers well with Da Lat?

Blue Moon Ginger Dash by Kilian is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share juniper berry and cedarwood. Apply Da Lat first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Blue Moon Ginger Dash on top for fresh lift. Start with 2 sprays Da Lat : 2 sprays Blue Moon Ginger Dash.

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