Spring Festival by d'Annam
Brand: d'Annam
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Lunar New Year: plum blossom and red lanterns with mandarin, candied hawthorn and red dates.
Is Spring Festival worth it?
How it smells: Opens with mandarin and tanghulu (candied hawthorn), plum blossom and red lanterns at the heart, then dries down to jujube (red dates).
Scent Score: 46/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Pairs well with fewer fragrances than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 40, versatility 67, layerability 38 and value 40, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Fades fast. Plan to reapply. Projection: Arm's-length projection. Best for: Spring and winter, for casual days and evenings. Layering: Best worn on its own. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2026 · Unisex
Key accords: Mandarin, Tanghulu (Candied Hawthorn), Plum Blossom, Red Lanterns, Jujube (Red Dates)
Top Notes
- Mandarin
- Tanghulu (Candied Hawthorn)
Heart Notes
- Plum Blossom
- Red Lanterns
Base Notes
- Jujube (Red Dates)
Occasions: Casual, Evening
Seasons: Winter, Spring
Fragrance overview
Spring Festival by d'Annam belongs to the oriental fragrance family. Lunar New Year: plum blossom and red lanterns with mandarin, candied hawthorn and red dates. Spring Festival opens with Mandarin and Tanghulu (Candied Hawthorn). The heart brings Plum Blossom and Red Lanterns. It dries down to Jujube (Red Dates).
How to wear Spring Festival
On skin, Spring Festival by d'Annam has longevity of 6-8 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration. It's best in winter and spring. Reach for it for casual and evening. Its best layering match in the catalog is allure by Chanel. Apply Spring Festival first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer allure on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Spring Festival : 2 sprays allure and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Spring Festival opens with Mandarin and Tanghulu (Candied Hawthorn).
The heart brings Plum Blossom and Red Lanterns.
It dries down to Jujube (Red Dates).
What to layer with Spring Festival
allure by Chanel
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 96/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin.
Order: Apply Spring Festival first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer allure on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spring Festival : 2 sprays allure
Gabrielle Chanel Eau de Parfum by Chanel
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 96/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin.
Order: Apply Spring Festival first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Gabrielle Chanel Eau de Parfum on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spring Festival : 2 sprays Gabrielle Chanel Eau de Parfum
Zafferano by Acqua di Parma
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 96/99
Oriental and spicy scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin.
Order: Apply Spring Festival first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Zafferano on top for spicy lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spring Festival : 2 sprays Zafferano
Scandal by Jean Paul Gaultier
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 96/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin.
Order: Apply Spring Festival first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Scandal on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spring Festival : 1 spray Scandal
Valaya Exclusif by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin.
Order: Apply Spring Festival first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Valaya Exclusif on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spring Festival : 2 sprays Valaya Exclusif
Pairings to approach with care
Supremacy Not Only Intense by Afnan
Not Recommended · 30/99
Supremacy Not Only Intense has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Supremacy Not Only Intense brings a chypre contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Spring Festival first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Supremacy Not Only Intense on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spring Festival : 1 spray Supremacy Not Only Intense
Memoir Woman by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 30/99
Memoir Woman has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Memoir Woman brings a chypre contrast to this oriental scent.
Order: Apply Spring Festival first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Memoir Woman on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Spring Festival : 1 spray Memoir Woman
Related fragrances and why
- allure by ChanelTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include mandarin.
- Gabrielle Chanel Eau de Parfum by ChanelTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include mandarin.
- Zafferano by Acqua di ParmaBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include mandarin.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Spring Festival?
Spring Festival opens with Mandarin and Tanghulu (Candied Hawthorn). The heart brings Plum Blossom and Red Lanterns. It dries down to Jujube (Red Dates).
How long does Spring Festival last, and how strong is it?
Spring Festival by d'Annam has longevity of 6-8 hours, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Spring Festival?
It's best in winter and spring. It suits casual and evening.
What layers well with Spring Festival?
allure by Chanel is its strongest match (96% compatibility). Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin. Apply Spring Festival first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer allure on top for floral lift. Start with 2 sprays Spring Festival : 2 sprays allure.
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