White Diamonds by Elizabeth Taylor
Brand: Elizabeth Taylor
Concentration: EDT
Scent overview
Old-Hollywood glamour: sparkling aldehydes, lily and neroli over a lavish bouquet of tuberose, jasmine, narcissus and rose, resting on amber, oakmoss and sandalwood.
Is White Diamonds worth it?
How it smells: Opens with lily, neroli and aldehydes, tuberose and jasmine at the heart, then dries down to amber and oakmoss.
Scent Score: 69/100 (Good). 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 64, versatility 75, layerability 78 and value 64, each out of 100.
Buyers say it gets compliments and works for any occasion. Hardly any complaints. Buyers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 249 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
EDT · Introduced 1991 · Women
Key accords: Lily, Neroli, Aldehydes, Tuberose, Jasmine, Narcissus
Top Notes
- Lily
- Neroli
- Aldehydes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
- Amber
- Oakmoss
- Patchouli
- Sandalwood
Occasions: Evening, Special Occasion
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
Fragrance overview
White Diamonds by Elizabeth Taylor belongs to the floral fragrance family. Old-Hollywood glamour: sparkling aldehydes, lily and neroli over a lavish bouquet of tuberose, jasmine, narcissus and rose, resting on amber, oakmoss and sandalwood. White Diamonds opens with Lily, Neroli, and Aldehydes. The heart brings Tuberose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Rose, and Lily of the Valley. It dries down to Amber, Oakmoss, Patchouli, and Sandalwood.
How to wear White Diamonds
On skin, White Diamonds by Elizabeth Taylor has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDT concentration. It's best in fall, winter, and spring. Reach for it for evening and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford. Apply White Diamonds first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Neroli Portofino on top for citrus lift. Start with 1 spray White Diamonds : 2 sprays Neroli Portofino and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
White Diamonds opens with Lily, Neroli, and Aldehydes.
The heart brings Tuberose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Rose, and Lily of the Valley.
It dries down to Amber, Oakmoss, Patchouli, and Sandalwood.
What to layer with White Diamonds
Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share neroli, jasmine, and amber.
Order: Apply White Diamonds first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Neroli Portofino on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 1 spray White Diamonds : 2 sprays Neroli Portofino
Fahrenheit by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, amber, and patchouli.
Order: Apply White Diamonds first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays White Diamonds : 2 sprays Fahrenheit
For Her by Narciso Rodriguez
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and musk scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose, amber, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply White Diamonds first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer For Her on top for musk lift.
Ratio: 1 spray White Diamonds : 2 sprays For Her
Nomade by Chloé
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, rose, and oakmoss.
Order: Apply White Diamonds first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Nomade on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 1 spray White Diamonds : 2 sprays Nomade
Bleecker Street by Bond No. 9
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, amber, and oakmoss.
Order: Apply White Diamonds first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleecker Street on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays White Diamonds : 2 sprays Bleecker Street
Pairings to approach with care
Tobacco 01 Infinite by Zara
Not Recommended · 30/99
White Diamonds has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco 01 Infinite brings a gourmand contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply White Diamonds first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco 01 Infinite on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 1 spray White Diamonds : 2 sprays Tobacco 01 Infinite
Femme by Zara
Not Recommended · 34/99
White Diamonds has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Femme brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply White Diamonds first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Femme on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 1 spray White Diamonds : 2 sprays Femme
Related fragrances and why
- Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford — Both include neroli, jasmine, and amber.
- Fahrenheit by Dior — Both include jasmine, amber, and patchouli.
- For Her by Narciso RodriguezBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include rose, amber, and sandalwood.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for White Diamonds?
White Diamonds opens with Lily, Neroli, and Aldehydes. The heart brings Tuberose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Rose, and Lily of the Valley. It dries down to Amber, Oakmoss, Patchouli, and Sandalwood.
How long does White Diamonds last, and how strong is it?
White Diamonds by Elizabeth Taylor has good longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDT concentration.
When should you wear White Diamonds?
It's best in fall, winter, and spring. It suits evening and special occasion.
What layers well with White Diamonds?
Neroli Portofino by Tom Ford is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share neroli, jasmine, and amber. Apply White Diamonds first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Neroli Portofino on top for citrus lift. Start with 1 spray White Diamonds : 2 sprays Neroli Portofino.
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