Quick answer: Mykonos Marbella is a strong fruity-floral extrait de parfum from the Sunforged line: mango and passionfruit, frangipani and solar notes, then vanilla and benzoin. It is a summer scent, made in 100 ml only.
Marbella smells like late afternoon on a southern coast: ripe tropical fruit, sun-warmed flowers and a soft vanilla glow. It is part of the Sunforged line, the collection of Mykonos perfumes in the distinctive rounded bottle, and it is one of the few in the range made only in 100 ml. Here is what is inside and how it wears.
What Mykonos Marbella smells like
The opening is a burst of fruit: orange and lemon for brightness, then passionfruit and mango for juicy sweetness. It is lively and very summery.
The heart is frangipani with solar notes and blackcurrant. Frangipani is a creamy, tropical white flower, and the solar notes give it that warm, skin-in-the-sun effect. The blackcurrant adds a slightly tart edge so it never becomes too soft.
The base is vanilla, benzoin, musk and labdanum. Benzoin and labdanum are resinous and warm; together with the vanilla they give Marbella a golden, ambery drydown that lasts.
Full note pyramid
- Top: orange, lemon, passionfruit, mango
- Heart: frangipani, solar notes, blackcurrant
- Base: vanilla, benzoin, musk, labdanum
Longevity and projection
Marbella is an extrait de parfum rated Strong on our intensity scale. The resinous base is what gives it staying power: once the fruit has gone, the vanilla and benzoin stay warm on skin for a long time. It projects noticeably, so a light hand works best.
When to wear Marbella
We list Marbella for summer, for daily wear and evenings. It is a perfect holiday perfume and works beautifully on warm evenings. In winter it can feel out of context, though the vanilla base keeps it wearable indoors. For more on matching scent to temperature, see choosing a perfume by season.
Who Marbella is for
Marbella is unisex, but its tropical floral character tends to appeal most to people who like sweet, sunny scents. It sits in both our floral and fruity collections. The inspiration line names Emporio Armani Power of You; read what "inspired by" means for how to interpret that.
The Sunforged line
Marbella shares its bottle with the other scents in the Sunforged collection: Untamed, Inferno and Nautilus. They are very different scents; what they share is the design and the fact that each is made in 100 ml.
Marbella compared with similar Mykonos scents
- Mykonos Paradise is another tropical floral, with coconut, pineapple and frangipani. It is creamier and more coconut-forward.
- Mykonos Coconut Dreams takes the coconut in a gourmand direction, with coconut cream and vanilla.
- Mykonos Empire shares the tropical mood but is a clean citrus rather than a floral.
If florals are your thing, read rose and floral fragrances compared for the rest of the family.
Where to buy Mykonos Marbella in Europe
Mykonos Marbella is available from this authorized Mykonos retailer for Europe, in 100 ml, and ships across the EU. See where to buy Mykonos for our local stores and authorised retail partner.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mykonos Marbella available in 50 ml?
No. Marbella is made only in 100 ml, like the other Sunforged perfumes.
Is Marbella a summer perfume?
Yes. Its tropical fruit and solar notes are at their best in warm weather.
Is Marbella sweet?
It is fruity and warm, with a vanilla-benzoin base. Sweet, but balanced by blackcurrant and citrus.
Is Marbella for women or men?
It is listed as unisex. It will suit anyone who enjoys sunny, tropical florals.