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    Side by side

    Paris Sambava vs. Pastel Rumours

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Paris Sambava peaks in fall, while Pastel Rumours belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Paris Sambava vs. Pastel Rumours
    Paris SambavaPastel Rumours
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20242024
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMathieu NardinChristian Carbonnel
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Paris Sambava

    Sweet
    Powdery
    Floral
    Fruity
    Spicy

    Pastel Rumours

    Sweet
    Lactonic
    Fruity
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Caramel
    Gourmand
    Aromatic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Cherry BlossomPlum
    PeachMilkCerealsGingerCardamom
    Heart
    HeliotropeWhite Orchid
    CustardCaramelOrris Root
    Base
    Siam BenzoinPatchouliMuskOrcanoxVanilla
    VanillaMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Paris Sambava vs. Pastel Rumours
    Paris SambavaPastel Rumours
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is powdery amber done the right way, sweet enough to comfort, warm enough to mean it. That bubblegum-plum opening either hooks you immediately or feels too innocent.Paris Sambava
    Some people want to smell like dessert. Unapologetically. If that's you, Pastel Rumours won't disappoint, it's warm milk and vanilla with enough ginger to keep it from getting saccharine.Pastel Rumours