Reyna by Maison Alhambra

I love it! I feel like a marshmallow walking on clouds. That’s exactly what I was looking for, and it delivers. At first, I got a hit of citrus and talcum powder, almost like fruit juice, but over the days it blended better. Now it’s a cloud of marshmallow with a citrus hint. My boyfriend loves it. It’s super sweet, cheerful, and sexy all at once. In one word: 100% Rococo. Imagine a young Frenchwoman in a pink floral dress. Yes, it’s talcum-powdery (which is why some say it smells like grandma), but it’s a walking marshmallow—what do you expect? It’s not caramel, it’s marshmallow, like rubbing the bag against your skin. I understand it might feel intense to some, but I love it. Skin longevity is low for now (I opened it 4 days ago), but the sillage is huge. We’re in spring in Argentina and I wear it every day. Projection is low, but that’s what I want: a tender, close scent, like my own skin. I wouldn’t buy it blindly if you’re looking for projection or something fresh like Rave Now Women. This is more the dry-down of that fragrance. If you don’t like ultra-feminine scents or marshmallow, this isn’t for you. I bought it blindly looking for 100% marshmallow instead of Ansaam Gold. Maybe after using it all spring my nose needs a break because it’s so gourmand, but for now I spray it several times a day. Head over heels. For those who DON’T want it: if you’re looking for something fresh or juicy like a rave exit, this is the dry-down. If you don’t like stereotypically feminine scents or marshmallow, don’t even try it. If you’re looking for heavy projection, don’t bother.

A delicate, non-invasive scent, sweet-and-tart, a mix of clean and fresh with synthetic touches, like the smell of a brand-new Barbie doll straight out of the box, wonderfully blended with a bag of giant, sweet, powdery, vanilla-infused marshmallows. Delicious! Performance is quite good for its price (approx. $9.50 in Chile). I don’t know how it behaves in cold climates; here, we only know cold by opening the fridge, but at 30 degrees it lasts over 6 hours, projecting moderately and softening over time. I suppose in cooler places it will increase its performance, longevity, and projection, and its sweetness will be more noticeable.

I’ve never smelled Marly’s Oriana, so I can’t comment on its quality as a dupe, but I’ll limit myself to describing my experience with Reyna: I love it. At first, the sharp citrus opening threw me off, followed by an intense scent of a doll straight out of its packaging, almost childish. Over time, I started to appreciate it more; in fact, you need to let it air out a bit. Now I can’t stop wearing it. It’s soft and powdery, like a sweet marshmallow. Longevity on my skin is 5-6 hours, though projection is medium-to-low; if you want it to be felt, you need to apply at least 20 sprays.

I wore this from the collection for several months, but today I finally tested it properly after a shower. What really hits me is the sweet, acidic, talcum-powdery vibe with a floral touch. I’m sorry I didn’t detect the marshmallow scent, which leaves me doubting its essence. I don’t smell any whipped cream, but I do get the tart blackcurrants, orange blossom, and that powdery musk. It’s autumn now, so I’ll write another review later. I’ll give it more chances. Would I buy it again? I think not; I’ll try Lattafa’s Ansaa instead.

It’s a lovely, fruity fragrance with raspberries and lemon, with a candy note that makes it rich and powdery like makeup. It’s soft, not overpowering or excessive. The notes feel natural, nothing synthetic, which allows you to wear it all the time and reapply. It stays close to the skin and projects nothing, not even on clothes; you have to lean in to smell it. Unlike Delilah, which is strong and projects, this is more contained. Delilah is a burning rose; Reyna is a plate of raspberry candies.

What a gorgeous fragrance! The citrus opening fades quickly to reveal incredible raspberry bomboloni. It’s not cloying or as synthetic as people say, though the decant of Oriana does feel higher quality; but for the price, you shouldn’t be too picky. I wear it daily, it lasts a long time, and I always get compliments. Worth it if you like perfumes like Love Don’t Be Shy, Classique Cabaret, Ilia Lazos, or Dolce&Gabbana Pour Femme, as they’re in the same olfactive family.

Just bought it and thought I’d like it, but it’s a scent I’ve seen before. It’s not ugly, but I had higher expectations. As soon as I sprayed it, it reminded me of another fragrance I couldn’t recall the name of until I saw it in my collection: Love Don’t Be Shy! They’re very similar. What lasts the most is the citrus; I don’t detect the raspberry or blackcurrant. P.S. It also reminded me of those little girls’ planners that used to come pre-scented.

One of my favorites from Maison Alhambra, sweet and exquisite; it smells like a delicious raspberry and cream cake. The downside is that longevity and projection are scarce; it’s intimate, others don’t notice it, and I only get about 3 hours on my wrist. But I love it. I’d buy it again because despite the short wear time, I keep it in my bag and reapply; the scent is addictive.

It’s citrusy, pink, and creamy; the scent is rich and pleasant, but it falls short on longevity and projection. After 2 hours it’s right up against the skin like a second skin, and by 5-6 hours there’s no trace. I’ll stick with Améerat Al Arab Prive Rose from this line, which is a pink beast (over 6-7 hours of projection and over 12 hours on skin).

I agree with those who say the opening isn’t pleasant. It’s citrusy and sharp, nothing like the rest of the notes. It feels artificial. Once those initial notes fade, it becomes a floral scent that gradually gains sweetness and creaminess. On my skin, it smells heavily of marshmallows, which is very pleasant: sweet but not cloying.

Reyna by Maison Alhambra, a gourmand fragrance. 💖 Excellent performance: lasts a minimum of 8 hours on skin and on clothes until you wash them. They say it’s identical to Oriana by Parfums de Marly, and I tested a decant of Love Don’t Be Shy by Killian and it brought me back to Reyna, very much in that style.

It smells good at first, but once it settles, it becomes overly sweet, creamy, and yes, a bit artificial, though not cloying. It’s wearable for daily use or the office, giving a homey vibe, but it’s not amazing. For 100ml at this price, the purchase isn’t bad, though I don’t think I’ll repurchase.

I didn’t like it. If this is a gourmand, it’s like a half-baked dessert. It has meringue and citrus, but they forgot the sugar despite having sweet notes. It barely smells of red fruits. I don’t know if they were inspired by a Pavlova tart, but if that was the idea, it’s a fail for me.

It’s a super sweet fragrance. If you love marshmallows, whipped cream, orange blossom, and blackcurrants, you’ll adore it. It smells like a meringue dessert. If you like Marly’s Oriana, this is an excellent option. It’s much cheaper and similar 90-95%, so it’s worth trying.

It’s sweet with acidic notes and enjoyable year-round. I love the packaging with the tassel. It’s the second one from this brand I’ve bought (the other is Delilah), and both surprised me: on my skin, they last about 10 hours. I would definitely buy it again.