by Salvador Dali
Salvador Dali Parfum de Toilette is a deeply layered, opulent oriental-floral that unfolds like a theatrical performance. It begins with a bold, slightly soapy aldehydic burst—petrolike at first but soon settling into a warm, green-spiced core of clove, basil, and mandarin. Over the next hour, the fragrance transforms into a lush bouquet of jasmine, tuberose, narcissus, and lily-of-the-valley, seamlessly blended with balsamic amber, vanilla, and earthy sandalwood. The drydown is a soft, powdery, incense-kissed mélange of myrrh, benzoin, oakmoss, and musk, creating a deeply comforting, vintage elegance. While some find the opening harsh or synthetic, patience reveals the masterpiece: a rich, intense perfume with excellent longevity and subtle, powerful sillage, most appreciated in cooler weather and special evening settings. It's a classic that bridges 1980s bombast and modern refinement, loved by those drawn to grand, theatrical scents that feel timeless and deeply personal.