Spectacular
Joan CollinsEau de Toilette1989
Side by side
Spectacular vs. White Diamonds Eau de Parfum
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Spectacular | White Diamonds Eau de Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1989 | 1991 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Carlos Benaïm |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Spectacular
Amber
White Floral
Woody
Animalic
Powdery
Yellow Floral
Musky
Warm Spicy
White Diamonds Eau de Parfum
White Floral
Woody
Yellow Floral
Powdery
Green
Floral
Animalic
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
GardeniaAldehydesPeachBergamotGreen Notes
LilyNeroliBergamot
Heart
TuberoseNarcissusJasmineBenzoinYlang-YlangSandalwoodOrris RootLily of the ValleyRose
NarcissusEgyptian TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineRoseViolet
Base
CivetMuskIncenseLeatherAmberPatchouliStyraxVetiverOakmoss
MuskSandalwoodAmberOakmossPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Spectacular | White Diamonds Eau de Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
A powder bomb before powder bombs went out of style. Not for the faint-hearted, and that's the point, this is what confident smelled like in 1989. The civet in the base keeps it grounded instead of.Spectacular
White Diamonds doesn't whisper. It projects, a bold, aldehydic bloom that announces itself before you've entered the building. The tuberose-heavy heart can feel overwhelming at first spray.White Diamonds Eau de Parfum