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    Glorious by Gloria Vanderbilt
    Gloria Vanderbilt

    Glorious

    Fruit, spice, and zero apologies.

    6-8 hoursModerate4.31988

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    What does Glorious smell like?

    Glorious by Gloria Vanderbilt is an eau de toilette fragrance that opens with Green Notes, Galbanum, and Mandarin Orange, transitions into a heart of Hyacinth, Carnation, and Jasmine, and settles into a base of Oakmoss, Amber, and Musk. Expect 4-6 hours longevity and strong sillage. Best suited for spring. Rated 3/5, well-liked by the community, 4 votes.

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    Main accords

    green
    floral
    woody
    citrus
    rose
    confidentfemininesophisticatedfresh
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    The Verdict

    What the community says.

    When to Wear8 votes
    Occasions8 votes
    Pros
    • Lasts a full workday on most skin types
    • Fruit-spicy combo that actually balances
    • Strangers ask what it is
    • Sandalwood drydown is exceptional
    • Projects well for 2 hours before settling
    Cons
    • Fades faster on dry skin
    • Too sweet for some preferences
    • Elemi resin polarizing in opening
    • Not ideal for warm-weather office wear
    • Premium price for what you get

    The Story

    Why it exists.

    Is it for you?

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    The Sophisticate

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    How it compares

    GloriousGloria Vanderbilt
    YsatisGivenchy
    Eau de ToiletteConcentrationEau de Toilette
    Green Notes, Galbanum, Mandarin OrangeTop NotesAldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange
    4-6 hoursLongevity6-10 hours
    StrongSillageStrong
    SpringBest SeasonFall
    4.25/5Rating4.1/5
    Full comparison
    GloriousGloria Vanderbilt
    Chloé (Parfums Lagerfeld)Karl Lagerfeld
    Eau de ToiletteConcentration
    Green Notes, Galbanum, Mandarin OrangeTop NotesHoneysuckle, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang
    4-6 hoursLongevity4-6 hours
    StrongSillageModerate
    SpringBest SeasonFall
    4.25/5Rating4.38/5
    How Glorious compares to similar fragrances
    This fragranceGloriousGloria VanderbiltYsatisGivenchyFull comparisonChloé (Parfums Lagerfeld)Karl Lagerfeld
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Top NotesGreen Notes, Galbanum, Mandarin OrangeAldehydes, Bergamot, Mandarin OrangeHoneysuckle, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours4-6 hours
    SillageStrongStrongModerate
    Best SeasonSpringFallFall
    Rating4.25/54.1/54.38/5

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    What others think.

    The 2012 launch brought a bold fruity-spicy direction to niche perfumery, six fruit notes meeting warm spice and woody depth. What's your experience with Glorious? Did the abundance win you over, or did it overwhelm?

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