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    Lilac of Riga (Рижская Сирень, 2022) vs. Tears

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    Tears by Régime des Fleurs bottle

    Tears

    Régime des Fleurs
    2022
    New comparison

    Tears rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Lilac of Riga (Рижская Сирень, 2022) projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Lilac of Riga (Рижская Сирень, 2022) vs. Tears
    Lilac of Riga (Рижская Сирень, 2022)Tears
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20222022
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerMathieu Nardin
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Lilac of Riga (Рижская Сирень, 2022)

    Floral
    Fresh
    Tobacco
    Amber
    Powdery
    Woody
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy

    Tears

    Floral
    Amber
    Fresh
    Iris
    Animalic
    Green
    Soft Spicy
    White Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LilacCyclamenCitrus Blossom
    Green Cognac OilMandarin orange blossomPink Pepper
    Heart
    Plum SyrupHeliotropeJasminePatchouli
    LilacIrisFrankincense
    Base
    TobaccoCinnamonAmbergrisSandalwoodLabdanum
    AmbergrisMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Lilac of Riga (Рижская Сирень, 2022) vs. Tears
    Lilac of Riga (Рижская Сирень, 2022)Tears
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Reinterpreting a beloved classic is always a risk. Lilac of Riga sidesteps the pressure entirely, it doesn't try to replace the original, just exist alongside it.Lilac of Riga (Рижская Сирень, 2022)
    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