After the Flood vs. Tears

After the Flood

Tears

This one doesn't enter a room. It arrives, like the smell of rain on pavement, like something shifted while you weren't watching. The earthiness isn't a gimmick. It's the whole point.After the Flood

This is not a crowd-pleaser. The Lilac heart skews vintage, almost nostalgic, while the Cognac opening reads more bourbon than bergamot. Worth sampling before committing, especially if you want.Tears