Bowmakers
DS&DurgaEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
Bowmakers vs. Carambolage
Is Bowmakers better than Carambolage?
Bowmakers rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Cedarwood
woodyaromaticamber
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Bowmakers and Carambolage?
| Bowmakers | Carambolage | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | David Seth Moltz | Camille Chemardin |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Bowmakers and Carambolage smell?
Bowmakers
Woody
Aromatic
Amber
Leather
Balsamic
Carambolage
Woody
Aldehydic
Green
Aromatic
Fruity
Amber
Sweet
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bowmakers and Carambolage share?
Top
Violin varnishMahoganyAir Accord
Rhubarb LeafAldehydesJuniper Berries
Heart
ColophonyCypressMaple Wood
Pine TreeMyrrhCedarwood
Base
Tree resinCedarwoodMoss
GaiacCade OilStyrax
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
CedarwoodMahoganyCypressMaple Wood
Pine TreeCedarwood
Where they fit
When and where do Bowmakers and Carambolage work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bowmakers or Carambolage?
| Bowmakers | Carambolage | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bowmakers and Carambolage?
Bowmakers doesn't want everyone to love it. The sharp varnish opening clears the room. But for those who stay, a quiet, resinous warmth unfolds for the rest of the day.Bowmakers
Carambolage earns its name. The aldehydes give it a cool, almost distant quality while the rhubarb and cade oil keep pulling you back to something earthier, stranger. It's not trying to be pleasant.Carambolage
The hunt
Where to buy Bowmakers and Carambolage
| Bowmakers | Carambolage | |
|---|---|---|
| 100ml | $195.99fragrancenet | — |
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