Diamonds & Emeralds by Elizabeth Taylor is an opulent white-floral Eau de Toilette that combines lush gardenia, ripe peach, apricot, orange blossom and hyacinth with tuberose, jasmine, magnolia, rose, vanilla, amber, tonka bean, musk and patchouli. Released in 1993, it captures the romantic glamour and jewel-inspired luxury associated with Elizabeth Taylor’s fragrance collection.
The perfume begins with a full-bodied mixture of creamy flowers and velvety fruit rather than a sharp citrus opening. Gardenia immediately establishes its rich floral personality, while peach and apricot add soft sweetness. Hyacinth, sage, water lily and mandarin provide greener and fresher contrasts that keep the opening from becoming overly dense.
As Diamonds & Emeralds develops, tuberose, jasmine, magnolia, lily, carnation and rose create an expansive floral bouquet. Vanilla, tonka bean, amber and musk then produce a warm, smooth dry down, while patchouli gives the fragrance enough depth to balance its sweetness.
Diamonds & Emeralds is particularly appealing to women who enjoy classic white-floral perfumes, romantic fruit notes, creamy warmth and fragrances that make a noticeable but elegant impression.
What Does Diamonds & Emeralds Smell Like?
Diamonds & Emeralds smells floral, creamy, fruity, warm, softly sweet, musky and slightly powdery.
The fragrance opens with gardenia, peach, apricot, hyacinth, orange blossom, white rose, water lily, mandarin orange and sage.
Gardenia provides the strongest initial floral impression, creating a creamy and luxurious character. Peach and apricot add velvety fruitiness, while orange blossom contributes a sweet citrus-floral quality.
Hyacinth introduces green freshness, water lily adds a soft watery floral effect and sage contributes a subtle aromatic contrast. Mandarin brightens the opening without turning the fragrance into a citrus-dominant perfume.
As the fragrance develops, tuberose, jasmine, magnolia, lily, carnation, lily of the valley and rose create a rich floral heart. Tuberose and jasmine add intensity, magnolia gives the bouquet creamy elegance and carnation introduces gentle spice.
The dry down combines vanilla, amber, tonka bean, musk and patchouli. Vanilla and tonka bean create smooth sweetness, amber adds warmth, musk gives the fragrance a soft skin-like quality and patchouli provides earthy depth.
Overall, Diamonds & Emeralds smells like creamy gardenia, peach and apricot surrounded by tuberose, jasmine, magnolia and rose, then softened with vanilla, amber, tonka bean, musk and patchouli.
What Are the Top, Heart and Base Notes?
Release Year: 1993
Top Notes: Gardenia, peach, apricot, hyacinth, orange blossom, white rose, water lily, mandarin orange and sage
Heart Notes: Tuberose, jasmine, magnolia, lily, carnation, lily of the valley and rose
Base Notes: Vanilla, amber, tonka bean, musk and patchouli
The opening is creamy, fruity, floral and slightly green. Gardenia creates richness, peach and apricot provide soft sweetness and hyacinth and sage add freshness.
The heart becomes fuller and more traditionally floral through tuberose, jasmine, magnolia, lily, carnation and rose.
During the dry down, vanilla, tonka bean, amber and musk create warmth and softness, while patchouli gives the fragrance a more grounded foundation.
Is Diamonds & Emeralds for Men, Women or Unisex?
Diamonds & Emeralds is marketed as a fragrance for women.
Its gardenia, tuberose, jasmine, magnolia, rose, peach, apricot, vanilla and jewel-inspired presentation create a traditionally feminine profile.
However, fragrance has no strict gender rules. Anyone who enjoys rich white flowers, velvety fruit, warm amber, musk and patchouli can wear Diamonds & Emeralds.
How Long Does Diamonds & Emeralds Last?
Diamonds & Emeralds typically lasts approximately 6 to 8 hours on skin.
Performance can vary according to skin chemistry, temperature, humidity, application amount and whether the fragrance is sprayed on skin or clothing.
The gardenia, peach, apricot and orange-blossom opening is generally most noticeable during the first one to two hours. Tuberose, jasmine, magnolia, rose and carnation then become more prominent before the fragrance settles into vanilla, amber, tonka bean, musk and patchouli.
The floral and musky base may remain detectable longer on clothing than on skin. Applying the fragrance to moisturized skin can also help improve its performance.
How Strong Is Diamonds & Emeralds’ Projection?
Diamonds & Emeralds has moderate to moderately strong projection.
The fragrance is most noticeable during its opening and floral heart, when gardenia, peach, orange blossom, tuberose, jasmine, magnolia and rose create a noticeable scent trail.
During approximately the first two hours, it can project beyond the wearer’s immediate personal space. It gradually becomes softer as vanilla, amber, tonka bean, musk and patchouli emerge.
Conservative application is recommended in small offices, vehicles, restaurants and other enclosed environments.
What Fragrance Family Is Diamonds & Emeralds?
Diamonds & Emeralds belongs to the amber-floral fragrance family, historically also described as an oriental floral.
It also contains white-floral, fruity, sweet, powdery, musky and earthy characteristics.
Its most noticeable fragrance qualities include:
White floral
Floral
Fruity
Creamy
Sweet
Amber
Musky
Powdery
Warm
Patchouli
Gardenia, peach, apricot, orange blossom and hyacinth form the opening. Tuberose, jasmine, magnolia, lily, carnation and rose create the floral heart, while vanilla, amber, tonka bean, musk and patchouli provide the base.
What Seasons Is Diamonds & Emeralds Best For?
Diamonds & Emeralds is best suited to spring, fall and mild winter weather.
Spring works beautifully because gardenia, orange blossom, tuberose, jasmine, magnolia, rose, peach and apricot complement mild temperatures and blooming environments.
Fall is also an excellent season because vanilla, amber, tonka bean, musk and patchouli become warmer and smoother in cooler air.
During mild winter weather, the rich floral heart and warm base work well for indoor events, dinners and celebrations.
The fragrance can be worn during summer, but lighter application is recommended during extreme heat because its white flowers and sweet base may become more intense.
Best seasons: Spring and fall
Also suitable: Mild winter weather
Best summer use: Evenings and air-conditioned environments
Use lightly: Extremely hot days
Is Diamonds & Emeralds Better for Daytime or Nighttime?
Diamonds & Emeralds works during both daytime and nighttime.
During the day, its fruit, gardenia, magnolia, rose and moderate application make it suitable for brunch, weddings, religious services, professional functions and elegant lunches.
At night, tuberose, jasmine, vanilla, amber, musk, tonka bean and patchouli give it enough warmth for dinners, celebrations, theater outings and romantic occasions.
It performs best when the goal is to smell feminine, polished, romantic and confidently glamorous.
What Occasions Should Diamonds & Emeralds Be Worn For?
Diamonds & Emeralds is especially well suited to romantic, formal, professional and celebratory occasions.
Recommended occasions include:
Weddings
Garden parties
Religious services
Formal lunches
Dinner dates
Anniversary celebrations
Holiday gatherings
Professional functions
Family celebrations
Graduations
Theater outings
Brunch
Spring events
Fall dinners
Elegant everyday wear
Its combination of flowers, fruit, vanilla and amber gives it enough presence for special occasions while remaining wearable during the day with controlled application.
What Age Range Is Diamonds & Emeralds Best Suited For?
Diamonds & Emeralds is generally best suited to approximately 30 years old and older, although fragrance preference matters more than age.
Its gardenia, tuberose, jasmine, magnolia, carnation, amber, tonka bean and patchouli create a more classic fragrance profile than many modern fruity or gourmand perfumes.
Women in their thirties, forties, fifties and beyond may appreciate its floral richness, warmth and nostalgic glamour.
Younger fragrance enthusiasts who enjoy classic white florals, vintage-inspired perfumes or Elizabeth Taylor fragrances may also find it appealing.
Is Diamonds & Emeralds Office Appropriate?
Yes. Diamonds & Emeralds can be office appropriate when applied conservatively.
Its florals and soft fruit can create a polished and feminine impression, but gardenia, tuberose, jasmine, vanilla and amber may project strongly in enclosed spaces.
One or two sprays should be sufficient for most workplaces. Larger offices or professional events may allow two or three sprays.
It works especially well in formal workplaces, client events, professional lunches and environments where classic floral fragrances are appropriate.
Is it good for dates? Yes. Diamonds & Emeralds works beautifully for romantic lunches, dinner dates, anniversary celebrations and elegant evening plans. Peach, apricot, gardenia, tuberose, jasmine, vanilla, amber and musk create a warm and inviting scent.
Is it a safe blind buy? It is a reasonably safe blind buy for someone who enjoys classic white-floral perfumes, gardenia, tuberose, jasmine, peach, apricot, vanilla and amber. It is less safe for shoppers who prefer aquatic, minimalist or modern gourmand fragrances.
What Fragrances Smell Similar to Diamonds & Emeralds?
Shoppers who enjoy Diamonds & Emeralds’ creamy white flowers, soft fruit, warm amber and classic femininity may also appreciate these fragrances from the South Beach Perfumes catalog:
White Diamonds by Elizabeth Taylor
White Diamonds combines aldehydes, lily, neroli, tuberose, jasmine, ylang-ylang, narcissus, carnation, rose, amber, musk, sandalwood, oakmoss and patchouli. It shares Diamonds & Emeralds’ floral richness, tuberose, jasmine, rose, musk and glamorous identity but feels more aldehydic, powdery and formal.
L’Air du Temps by Nina Ricci
L’Air du Temps combines aldehydes, carnation, rose, jasmine, gardenia, violet, iris, clove, sandalwood, oakmoss, musk and amber. It shares Diamonds & Emeralds’ gardenia, carnation, rose, jasmine, warm woods and classic femininity but feels spicier and less fruity.
Sun Moon Stars by Karl Lagerfeld
Sun Moon Stars combines peach, pineapple, rose, freesia, carnation, orchid, jasmine, orange blossom, orris root, sandalwood, vanilla, amber, musk and cedar. It shares Diamonds & Emeralds’ peach, florals, vanilla, amber, musk and romantic personality but feels fruitier and more powdery.
These fragrances are not exact copies of Diamonds & Emeralds. Each captures a related aspect of its personality, including white flowers, peach, classic florals, warm amber, musk or glamorous designer styling.
What Is the Difference Between the Available Concentrations?
Diamonds & Emeralds is primarily available as an Eau de Toilette, commonly abbreviated as EDT.
The Eau de Toilette concentration allows its fruit and flowers to remain expressive while vanilla, amber, tonka bean, musk and patchouli provide warmth and staying power.
Diamonds & Emeralds Eau de Toilette is generally:
Fruity and floral during the opening
Rich and white-floral through the heart
Warm and softly sweet during the dry down
Moderate to moderately strong in projection
Suitable for daytime and evening wear
Best during spring, fall and mild winter weather
Long lasting for many Eau de Toilette wearers
There is not a widely established Diamonds & Emeralds Eau de Parfum positioned as a direct stronger concentration of the same composition.
Elizabeth Taylor also released Diamonds and Rubies, Diamonds and Sapphires, White Diamonds and several White Diamonds flankers. These are separate fragrances rather than concentration variations of Diamonds & Emeralds.
Learn more about fragrance concentrations
Is Diamonds & Emeralds Discontinued?
Diamonds & Emeralds remains available through established fragrance retailers and distributors.
Its distribution may be less prominent than White Diamonds, and availability can vary according to bottle size, retailer, country and production cycle.
A particular size may sell out temporarily without the entire fragrance being permanently discontinued.
Packaging and bottle details may also change over time because the fragrance has been sold since 1993.
When Was Diamonds & Emeralds Released?
Diamonds & Emeralds was released in 1993.
It joined Elizabeth Taylor’s expanding jewel-inspired fragrance collection following the success of White Diamonds.
The fragrance interprets emerald-inspired glamour through lush green florals, white flowers, ripe fruit, warm vanilla, amber and musk.
Its jeweled bottle presentation reinforces the Elizabeth Taylor fragrance collection’s connection to gemstones, luxury, romance and Hollywood style.
Who Created Diamonds & Emeralds?
The individual perfumer responsible for Diamonds & Emeralds has not been consistently identified in reliable brand or fragrance-reference materials.
Because no dependable perfumer credit is widely documented, it is more accurate not to attribute the fragrance to a specific creator.
What can be confirmed is that the composition was designed around a large floral bouquet enriched with velvety fruit and a warm sweet base.
Gardenia, peach, apricot, hyacinth, orange blossom and water lily create the opening. Tuberose, jasmine, magnolia, lily, carnation and rose form the heart.
Vanilla, amber, tonka bean, musk and patchouli then produce a warm and enveloping dry down.
How Many Sprays of Diamonds & Emeralds Should Be Used?
The recommended number of sprays depends on the environment, weather and desired projection.
Office or professional setting: 1 to 2 sprays
Casual daytime wear: 2 to 3 sprays
Dinner or date night: 3 to 4 sprays
Wedding or formal occasion: 3 to 5 sprays
Outdoor use in cooler weather: 4 to 5 sprays
Because Diamonds & Emeralds contains prominent gardenia, tuberose, jasmine, vanilla and amber, it is better to begin with fewer sprays in enclosed environments.
A balanced application can include one spray on the upper chest and one on the back of the neck. One additional spray can be added for outdoor or evening wear.
Avoid excessive application in small offices, vehicles, restaurants, elevators, medical environments or fragrance-sensitive spaces.
Is Diamonds & Emeralds Authentic?
Yes. Diamonds & Emeralds sold by South Beach Perfumes is authentic.
South Beach Perfumes sells authentic designer and celebrity fragrances sourced through established distribution channels. Bottles, boxes, jeweled collars, caps, labels, ingredient lists and batch-code placement may vary between production periods and international markets.
Because Diamonds & Emeralds has been available since 1993, older and newer packages may not look completely identical.
Gift-set packaging, miniature bottles and tester packaging may also differ from standard retail presentations.
Fragrance performance can vary according to skin chemistry, temperature, humidity, storage and application. Differences in packaging, projection or longevity do not automatically indicate that a fragrance is counterfeit.
Learn more about our product guarantee policy
Who Should Buy Diamonds & Emeralds?
Diamonds & Emeralds is an excellent choice for someone who:
Enjoys gardenia perfumes
Likes tuberose and jasmine
Appreciates magnolia and orange blossom
Enjoys peach and apricot fragrances
Likes classic white-floral perfumes
Prefers vanilla and amber warmth
Enjoys tonka bean and musk
Likes patchouli in moderation
Needs a fragrance for weddings or formal events
Enjoys romantic daytime perfumes
Wants strong value from a classic fragrance
Likes Elizabeth Taylor’s jewel-inspired collection
Prefers floral richness over aquatic freshness
Enjoys perfumes with noticeable presence
Wants an elegant spring or fall fragrance
It is particularly appealing to someone who wants a perfume that smells floral, creamy, fruity, warm, feminine, romantic and glamorous.
Who May Not Like Diamonds & Emeralds?
Diamonds & Emeralds may not appeal to someone who:
Dislikes gardenia
Does not enjoy tuberose
Finds white florals overwhelming
Prefers aquatic or marine perfumes
Wants a minimalist skin scent
Dislikes peach or apricot
Prefers modern candy-like gourmands
Wants heavy vanilla without florals
Dislikes patchouli
Prefers citrus fragrances from beginning to end
Wants very soft projection
Finds classic perfumes too traditional
Prefers oud, leather, tobacco or incense
Is sensitive to rich floral bouquets
Its lush white-floral character is central to its identity, so shoppers who prefer light aquatic, green or minimalist fragrances may want to sample it first.
South Beach Perfumes Expert Review
Diamonds & Emeralds is a rich and romantic floral fragrance that reflects Elizabeth Taylor’s unmistakable approach to perfume: glamorous, expressive and unapologetically feminine.
The opening is immediately lush. Gardenia creates creamy floral richness, while peach and apricot add velvety sweetness. Orange blossom, hyacinth, water lily, white rose, mandarin and sage give the opening additional color and complexity.
The heart expands into a full bouquet. Tuberose and jasmine create intensity, magnolia adds creamy polish, lily and lily of the valley provide freshness, carnation introduces subtle spice and rose gives the fragrance romantic depth.
The dry down is warm and enveloping. Vanilla and tonka bean provide smooth sweetness, amber creates warmth, musk adds softness and patchouli gives the composition enough earthiness to remain balanced.
Its greatest strength is personality. Diamonds & Emeralds does not smell like a generic light floral or modern body mist. It creates a full fragrance experience with fruit, flowers, warmth and lasting character.
It works especially well for weddings, garden parties, religious services, formal lunches, dinner dates, family celebrations, spring events, fall gatherings and anyone seeking traditional feminine glamour.
Its rich florals may feel too intense for shoppers who prefer subtle or aquatic perfumes, making moderate application important.
For someone who enjoys gardenia, peach, apricot, orange blossom, tuberose, jasmine, magnolia, rose, vanilla, amber, tonka bean, musk and patchouli, Diamonds & Emeralds remains a distinctive and elegant Elizabeth Taylor fragrance with enduring romantic appeal.
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