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    Side by side

    Cruise Collection Escale Aux Marquises vs. Saharienne

    Clearly related
    Saharienne by Yves Saint Laurent bottle

    Saharienne

    Yves Saint Laurent
    Eau de Parfum2011
    New comparison

    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: Cruise Collection Escale Aux Marquises vs. Saharienne
    Cruise Collection Escale Aux MarquisesSaharienne
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20102011
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerFrançois DemachyCarlos Benaïm
    Best seasonSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Cruise Collection Escale Aux Marquises

    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Soft Spicy
    White Floral
    Fruity
    Fresh

    Saharienne

    Fresh
    Citrus
    Floral
    Spicy
    Fruity

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Blood OrangeLemonPink PepperGingerCardamomCorianderNutmegBlack PepperElemi Resin
    LemonBergamotMandarin Orange
    Heart
    Tiare FlowerClove
    Orange BlossomWhite FlowersCurrant leafGalbanum
    Base
    BenzoinCinnamon
    GingerPink Pepper

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Cruise Collection Escale Aux Marquises vs. Saharienne
    Cruise Collection Escale Aux MarquisesSaharienne
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is tropical warmth with Dior manners. The spice keeps it from smelling like a casual summer scent, while the benzoin adds richness and depth that lingers.Cruise Collection Escale Aux Marquises
    Saharienne isn't trying to knock you sideways. That's the whole point. Clean citrus, a whisper of floral, ginger that barely grazes the skin. It's the fragrance for people who've stopped performing.Saharienne