Safanad by Parfums de Marly
Brand: Parfums de Marly
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A luminous bouquet of orange blossom and ylang-ylang wrapped in creamy vanilla, amber, and sandalwood.
Is Safanad worth it?
How it smells: Opens with pear and orange, orange blossom and ylang-ylang at the heart, then dries down to vanilla and amber.
Scent Score: 79/100 (Great). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 89, reputation 66, versatility 87, layerability 63 and value 74, each out of 100.
Scent Character
Floral · Floral Amber
EDP · Introduced 2013 · Women
Key accords: Pear, Orange, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Iris, Vanilla
Top Notes
- Pear
- Orange
Heart Notes
- Orange Blossom
- Ylang-Ylang
- Iris
Base Notes
Occasions: Office, Evening, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Safanad by Parfums de Marly belongs to the floral fragrance family. A luminous bouquet of orange blossom and ylang-ylang wrapped in creamy vanilla, amber, and sandalwood. Safanad opens with Pear and Orange. The heart brings Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, and Iris. It dries down to Vanilla, Amber, and Sandalwood.
How to wear Safanad
On skin, Safanad by Parfums de Marly has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, fall, and winter. Reach for it for office, evening, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Oud Wood by Tom Ford. Apply Safanad first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Safanad : 2 sprays Oud Wood and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Safanad opens with Pear and Orange.
The heart brings Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, and Iris.
It dries down to Vanilla, Amber, and Sandalwood.
What to layer with Safanad
Oud Wood by Tom Ford
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla, amber, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Safanad first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Safanad : 2 sprays Oud Wood
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 orange and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Safanad 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 Safanad : 2 sprays Nomade
Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla, amber, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Safanad first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Drunk Lovers on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Safanad : 2 sprays Drunk Lovers
Naked Neroli by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share orange blossom, ylang-ylang, and amber.
Order: Apply Safanad first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Naked Neroli on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Safanad : 2 sprays Naked Neroli
Wool by Commodity
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share amber and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Safanad first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Wool on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Safanad : 2 sprays Wool
Pairings to approach with care
Amber Melt by Zara
Not Recommended · 33/99
Safanad has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Amber Melt brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent, and they share amber.
Order: Apply Safanad first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amber Melt on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Safanad : 2 sprays Amber Melt
Eclaire by Lattafa
Not Recommended · 33/99
Safanad has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Eclaire brings a gourmand contrast to this floral scent, and they share vanilla.
Order: Apply Safanad first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Eclaire on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Safanad : 2 sprays Eclaire
Related fragrances and why
- Oud Wood by Tom Ford — Both include vanilla, amber, and sandalwood.
- Nomade by ChloéBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include orange and sandalwood.
- Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out — Both include vanilla, amber, and sandalwood.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Safanad?
Safanad opens with Pear and Orange. The heart brings Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, and Iris. It dries down to Vanilla, Amber, and Sandalwood.
How long does Safanad last, and how strong is it?
Safanad by Parfums de Marly has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Safanad?
It's best in spring, fall, and winter. It suits office, evening, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with Safanad?
Oud Wood by Tom Ford is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla, amber, and sandalwood. Apply Safanad first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oud Wood on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Safanad : 2 sprays Oud Wood.
Layering guide
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