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    The Beat vs. Gap Established 1969 for Women

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    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: The Beat vs. Gap Established 1969 for Women
    The BeatGap Established 1969 for Women
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20082012
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerDominique Ropion, Olivier Polge, Béatrice PiquetJean-Claude Delville
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    The Beat

    Citrus
    Musky
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Green
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Soft Spicy

    Gap Established 1969 for Women

    Citrus
    Musky
    Floral
    Fresh
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Oud
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Pink PepperMandarin OrangeBergamotCardamom
    Citruses
    Heart
    Black TeaTeaIrisBellflower
    Floral Notes
    Base
    White MuskVetiverCedarwoodCedar
    MuskBambooOud

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: The Beat vs. Gap Established 1969 for Women
    The BeatGap Established 1969 for Women
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is the fragrance for someone who wants to smell like they know something. The tea-forward structure sets it apart from sweet florals, it's cool, a little cerebral, and surprisingly grounding.The Beat
    This is the fragrance that makes oud approachable. Not a statement piece, not trying to prove anything. Just citrus, musk, and a whisper of something exotic at the base that keeps you coming back.Gap Established 1969 for Women