Delina vs Delina Exclusif: What Is the Difference, and Which to Buy? (UAE 2026)

Short answer: Pick Delina for a bright, fruity rose that works in the daytime, at the office and through most of the UAE year. Pick Delina Exclusif for a darker, warmer rose with oud, incense and vanilla behind it, best for evenings and the cooler months. On 23 October 2026 we sold Delina at AED 860 and Delina Exclusif at AED 930, both 75ml and boxed, and Delina Exclusif as a tester at AED 860.

Both are Parfums de Marly roses composed by Quentin Bisch, and both open on lychee and bergamot, which is why people compare them. After that they go different ways. This page puts them side by side with the notes from our product pages, our prices on 23 October 2026 and the house's own UAE prices that day, and says which one suits the heat, the office and the evening.

What is the difference between Delina and Delina Exclusif?

Delina is the brighter one: lychee and tangy rhubarb over Damascena rose, drying down to clean cashmeran and musk. Delina Exclusif swaps the rhubarb for pear and grapefruit and puts oud, incense, vanilla and amber under the rose, so it is darker and warmer.

"You pay" is our price on 23 October 2026, with the size, the strength (EDP is eau de parfum) and whether it is boxed or a tester. "House's UAE price" is what Parfums de Marly's own UAE online boutique listed for the 75ml that day. The notes come from our product pages, and the Best for column repeats what our descriptions suggest. It is not a wear test.

What they share: lychee and bergamot at the top, rose at the heart, musk and vetiver at the base. What changes: in Delina, rhubarb gives the opening a sharp, green tang and nutmeg adds a little spice. Delina Exclusif has no rhubarb, and oud, incense, vanilla and amber give the rose more weight. Our description of Delina Exclusif says it takes the fruity rose idea of Delina and makes it darker and warmer.

Which is better in the UAE heat?

Delina. Its tangy opening and clean, musky base make it the lighter of the two, and our description suggests it for daytime, spring and the office.

Delina Exclusif, with oud, incense, vanilla and amber, is best kept for evenings, air-conditioned rooms and the cooler months, roughly November to March. Our description suggests it for evenings, cooler weather and special occasions. For the hottest months, see the two lighter options further down.

Which one should I wear to the office?

Delina. It is the lighter and more cheerful of the two, and our description names the office directly. Delina Exclusif is richer, with incense and oud, so if you wear it to work, use less of it.

Which one is better for evenings and occasions?

Delina Exclusif. Our description calls it rich, with a romantic, deep mood, and suggests it for evenings, cooler weather and special occasions. The house describes it as mysterious, intense and seductive.

Delina suits daytime celebrations, where a soft rose feels right. For a wedding or an evening event in the cooler months, Delina Exclusif is the one with more presence, as the ratings below show.

Which one lasts longer?

Wearers rate Delina Exclusif a little higher. On Parfumo, where users rate perfumes out of 10, Delina Exclusif scored 8.8 for longevity from 1,653 ratings and 8.5 for sillage (how far the scent carries) from 1,641. Delina scored 8.4 for longevity from 2,371 ratings and 8.1 for sillage from 2,351. We checked both on 23 October 2026.

Both rate well, and Parfums de Marly describes Delina itself as long-lasting, made to stay "from morning to evening". These are other wearers' votes and the house's own words, not our own wear test. How long a perfume lasts also depends on your skin and the heat.

How much are they in the UAE, and should I buy a tester?

On 23 October 2026 we sold Delina 75ml boxed at AED 860 and Delina Exclusif 75ml boxed at AED 930. Parfums de Marly's own UAE online boutique listed the same bottles at AED 1,490 and AED 1,615, so they cost AED 630 and AED 685 less with us.

Delina Exclusif is also available as a tester at AED 860: the same price as boxed Delina, and AED 70 less than boxed Delina Exclusif. A tester is the same perfume in the brand's own tester box, new, unused and unsprayed. Only the box differs, so buy the tester for yourself and the boxed bottle as a gift. Delina is boxed only today: its tester and the 100ml are not available. More in tester vs boxed perfume.

So which one should I buy?

• Buy Delina if you want one rose for daytime, work and most of the year, or if this is your first Parfums de Marly floral.
• Buy Delina Exclusif if you already know Delina and want it deeper, or if your perfume is mainly for evenings, dinners and the cooler months.
• Skip Delina if a sharp, tangy fruit opening is not for you. Rhubarb is the note that sets it apart.
• Skip Delina Exclusif if you dislike incense, oud or vanilla, or want something light for a hot day.

What if neither feels right? Delina La Rosée and Valaya

If both feel too sweet or too heavy for the heat, two lighter Parfums de Marly florals are worth a look. Delina La Rosée is a dewy take on Delina: lychee and pear over Turkish rose, peony and watery notes, on white musk. Our description suggests it for daytime, spring and summer. We sold it at AED 840 for 75ml on 23 October 2026, when the house's UAE boutique listed it at AED 1,430.

Valaya is not a rose. It is white flowers and white musk, with white peach and mandarin at the top, and our description calls it quiet and elegant, for daytime, work and warm weather. We sold it at AED 930 for 75ml, when the house listed it at AED 1,490.

How do I know my bottle is real?

Every bottle is checked before it ships, and its batch code is left readable so you can verify it with the house yourself. If a bottle is not genuine, we collect it free of charge and refund every dirham, and you will not need to prove it. To check any bottle yourself, read how to check if perfume is original in the UAE.

Delivery is AED 25 anywhere in the UAE: same day in Dubai and Sharjah when you order by 10 AM, otherwise next day, and one day more elsewhere. Delivery is free on orders of AED 1,000 or more, and this works together with discount codes, so Delina and Delina Exclusif together ship free. You can pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard or Tabby (pay in 4).

For the whole house, read our Parfums de Marly guide or browse the Parfums de Marly collection. Buying it as a present? See perfume gifts for her, or browse all our guides.

Questions people ask

Is Delina Exclusif stronger than Delina?

Wearers on Parfumo rate it a little stronger: 8.8 for longevity and 8.5 for sillage, against 8.4 and 8.1 for Delina. It also smells deeper, with oud, incense and vanilla in the base. Both are sold as 75ml Eau de Parfum on our site.

Does Delina Exclusif smell like Delina?

You can tell they are related: both open on lychee and bergamot and centre on rose. Delina Exclusif drops the rhubarb and adds oud, incense, vanilla and amber, so it smells darker and warmer.

Is Delina good for summer in Dubai?

For daytime, it is the better of the two, and our description suggests it for daytime, spring and the office. On the hottest days, Delina La Rosée is lighter still, and our description suggests it for spring and summer.

Can I buy a Delina tester in the UAE?

Not from us today. Delina is boxed only, at AED 860 for 75ml, and Delina Exclusif is available as a tester at AED 860 for 75ml. If you want a Delina tester, message us on WhatsApp and we will tell you the price and when we can deliver it.

Prices on this page were correct on 23 October 2026. The product page always shows the current price.