Diamonds and Emeralds Elizabeth Taylor

Diamonds and Emeralds arrives as a full-bodied floral that refuses whispered subtlety. This is a fragrance of declaration rather than suggestion—a white floral chord that prioritises volume and presence over refinement. The gardenia-white rose-water lily trinity in the opening creates an almost creamy density, a luminous whiteness that feels less like a single flower and more like a perfumed cloud settling around you. As it develops, the carnation and jasmine deepen into a sweeter, almost confectionery terrain, whilst lily of the valley adds an anisic brightness that prevents the composition from becoming cloying. The vanilla-amber-patchouli base is where the fragrance reveals its true character: rather than pursuing elegance, it leans into a powdery, amber-warmed sweetness that feels nostalgic and decidedly feminine despite its unisex classification.

This is a fragrance for those who wear scent as self-expression rather than subterfuge. It suits evening occasions where restraint feels inappropriate—evening galas, formal dinners, moments demanding olfactory confidence. It's the sort of fragrance that announces you've entered a room before you've said a word. The floral-sweet-fruity axis (100%-88%-76% respectively) creates an almost dessert-like quality, whilst the underlying spicy-powdery notes (64%-52%) prevent complete submission to saccharine territory. Expect heads to turn, not because you smell like nothing else, but because you smell decidedly like something—and something generous with its presence.