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    Mers et Océans vs. Sandflowers

    Very similar
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    Sandflowers rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Mers et Océans projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Mers et Océans vs. Sandflowers
    Mers et OcéansSandflowers
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20142009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—Pierre Montale
    Best seasonSummerSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Mers et Océans

    Marine
    Amber
    Salty
    Sand
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Vanilla

    Sandflowers

    Aromatic
    Marine
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Mossy
    Salty
    Earthy
    Aquatic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    SaltSeaweedLabdanum
    Aquatic NotesSeaweed
    Heart
    Aquatic NotesAmber
    Juniper BerriesSpicy Notes
    Base
    SandBourbon VanillaWoody Notes
    SandalwoodOakmoss

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Mers et Océans vs. Sandflowers
    Mers et OcéansSandflowers
    Score3/53.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Marine fragrances can tip into one-note territory easily. Mers et Océans goes deeper, with mineral salt leading the opening while the vanilla in the base keeps the composition from flattening out.Mers et Océans
    Most Montale fragrances shout. This one doesn't, and that's exactly the point. Same 8-10 hour lifespan, same attention to materials, just delivered as a quiet declaration.Sandflowers

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Mers et Océans vs. Sandflowers
    Mers et OcéansSandflowers
    3.4 oz—$126.93ecosmetics

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