Widian / AJ Arabia
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
Mandarin and bergamot burst forward with real citric snap, but the heliotrope and peach immediately soften the edges into something almost gourmand. Within minutes, the composition feels warmer and more diffuse than a conventional citrus opener—this is fruit filtered through almond and cream rather than pure brightness.
As the citrus settles, jasmine blooms with creamy density whilst geranium's subtle peppery bite prevents it from becoming overly sweet. Freesia keeps the floral arrangement airy, and nutmeg emerges as a warm, slightly spicy anchor that makes the heart feel rounded and complete. This is where Delma truly reveals its sophistication.
Gaiac wood's smoky character surfaces alongside marshmallow's vanilla sweetness, creating an almost gourmand-woody base that feels nothing like typical woody fragrances. Saffron adds metallic spice whilst leather and patchouli ground everything in earthy, slightly animalic warmth. The fragrance becomes increasingly creamy and amber-tinged, a sensual second skin rather than a projected scent.
Delma is a fragrance that refuses easy categorization, which is precisely its appeal. Philippine Courtière has crafted something that feels simultaneously luminous and sensual—a floral composition with genuine depth rather than the saccharine brightness you might expect from its fruity opening.
The mandarin and bergamot arrive with genuine citric vitality, but they're immediately tempered by heliotrope's almond-tinged sweetness and peach's fuzzy warmth. This isn't a sharp, invigorating citrus; instead, it's softened from the outset, suggesting someone who wears white linen but insists on cashmere underneath. The jasmine that emerges is the crucial pivot—creamy rather than indolic, grounded by geranium's slight green spice and freesia's cool florality. Nutmeg adds an unexpected peppery warmth that prevents the floral heart from becoming too diffuse.
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3.8/5 (83)