The story of DARLING
The composition
Olfactory pyramid of DARLING
Top
The first minutes
Heart
The first hours- Amyris
- Guaiac wood — all our fragrances with this note
- Patchouli — all our fragrances with this note
- Tonka bean — all our fragrances with this note
- Marzipan
- Vanilla — all our fragrances with this note
- Rum — all our fragrances with this note
- Jasmine — all our fragrances with this note
- Orchid — all our fragrances with this note
- Praline
Base
The trail- Labdanum — all our fragrances with this note
- Leather — all our fragrances with this note
- Ambergris — all our fragrances with this note
- Sandalwood — all our fragrances with this note
- Oud — all our fragrances with this note
- Benzoin — all our fragrances with this note
- Musk — all our fragrances with this note
At a glance
Olfactory profile of DARLING
- Textures
- CrémeuxPraliné
- Sillage
- Powerful (4/4)
- Gender
- Unisex
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Perfumer, founder of De Gabor
Creations by Gabriel Gabor
An independent perfumer-creator, Gabriel Gabor founded the house De Gabor in Paris, dedicated to perfume extract and a very personal vision of high perfumery. At Soleil d'Or, discover his generous woody, leather and musk scents with Genders, Darling, Leather Forever and Stardust Musk.
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The house
DE GABOR
De Gabor is a niche perfume house founded by perfumer Gabriel Gabor, who composes his multigender extraits de parfum alone, often by night. Each creation, presented in a hand-polished glass bottle, seeks to reveal the unique essence of whoever wears it.
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Your questions
Frequently asked questions about DARLING
Is DARLING for men or women?
DARLING is a unisex fragrance, worn by women and men alike. Browse all our unisex fragrances.
What are the notes of DARLING?
Top : Bergamot, Ginger, Saffron, Pink pepper, Cherry. Heart : Amyris, Guaiac wood, Patchouli, Tonka bean, Marzipan, Vanilla, Rum, Jasmine, Orchid, Praline. Base : Labdanum, Leather, Ambergris, Sandalwood, Oud, Benzoin, Musk. Olfactory families : Woody, Gourmand.
How long does DARLING last?
It is an extrait de parfum, the most concentrated form of a fragrance: it is generally the one that lasts longest on the skin. Its sillage is rated “Powerful” (4/4) in our olfactory profile. Actual wear also depends on your skin and the weather.
When should you wear DARLING?
It is best suited to autumn and winter , according to our olfactory profile.
Who created DARLING?
DARLING was composed by Creations by Gabriel Gabor for De Gabor.
What sizes does DARLING come in?
At Soleil d’Or, DARLING comes in 50 ml.
Can I try DARLING before buying it?
Yes: you can get it as a 2 ml sample in our Discovery Box: five 2 ml samples of your choice, hand-filled from the houses’ original juices.
Is DARLING from Soleil d’Or authentic?
Yes. Founded in Lille in 1953, Parfumerie du Soleil d’Or is an authorised retailer of De Gabor: DARLING is shipped new, in its original packaging, from our perfumery in Lille.
Good to know
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Try it before you adopt it
Not sure yet? Discover it at home in a 2 ml sample.
Shipping & returns
Shipped from our perfumery in Lille, France.
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Day 0
You order
Secure payment and instant confirmation by email.
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1–2 working days
We prepare it
Carefully packed in our perfumery in Lille, Tuesday to Saturday.
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Colissimo · FedEx
It ships
Colissimo or FedEx depending on the destination, with tracking emailed as soon as it ships.
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Delivered
At your door
France 2–4 working days Colissimo · FedEx next day available
All destinations
- France & Monaco2–4 days
- European Union3–9 days
- Switzerland & United Kingdom3–5 days
- Rest of Europe & Maghreb5–14 days
- North America3–8 days
- Asia & Oceania3–8 days
- Middle East4–6 days
- Latin America5–8 days
- French overseas territories5–12 days
- Other destinations5–8 days
Working days after dispatch, excluding customs clearance. Details by country in our shipping policy.
Outside the EU
Shipped DAP (Delivered At Place): customs clearance times are not included, and any duties and taxes are paid by the recipient.
Shipping policyReturns within 14 days
Unsealed products only, for hygiene reasons. Return label created online.
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