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Delight in Despair
Nisrine Bouazzaoui GrilliéThe nose · 14 fragrances · also made Power Of You (2026)Portrait →

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Maison Martin Margiela  ·  Sold as unisex

Delight in Despair

4.3845 ratingsWarmly received so far
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
irislactonicpowderywarm spicywoodyearthy
Delight in DespairPremium · $100–250
43%Similar accords, often for lessDaisy Love Paradise Limited Edition Eau de Toilette · Marc JacobsMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares iris and patchouli8 matches →

How it wears

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LongevityEternal95% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak0%
Weak0%
Moderate5%
Long lasting16%
Eternal78%
SillageEnormous89% say strong or enormous
Intimate0%
Moderate11%
Strong33%
Enormous56%
Scent Profile

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Masculine17%
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Unisex83%
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Feminine0%
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Nisrine Bouazzaoui Grillié portrait
03 · The nose

Nisrine Bouazzaoui Grillié

Nisrine Bouazzaoui Grillié grew up in Morocco, the granddaughter of a Syrian diplomat, surrounded by orange blossom, leather, and cedar wood.

14fragrances

Designer Maison Martin Margiela

More from the house · founded 1988 · France

Similar accords, often for less

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Delight in DespairSakura Eau de Parfum
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Adds floral, citrus and musky; shares one accord.

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