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    Mother's Milk vs. Tears

    Clearly related
    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 Mother's Milk projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Mother's Milk vs. Tears
    Mother's MilkTears
    Launched20262022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAntoine LieMathieu Nardin
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Mother's Milk

    Powdery
    Musky
    Lactonic
    Vanilla
    Rose
    Woody
    Iris
    Leather

    Tears

    Floral
    Amber
    Fresh
    Iris
    Animalic
    Green
    Soft Spicy
    White Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    MilkRose
    Green Cognac OilMandarin orange blossomPink Pepper
    Heart
    Bulgarian damask roseVanillaSuede
    LilacIrisFrankincense
    Base
    Orris RootMuskSandalwoodCacao
    AmbergrisMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Mother's Milk vs. Tears
    Mother's MilkTears
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Not a safe blind buy. Mother's Milk takes the lactonic warmth people crave and turns it into something with teeth. The orris-suede accord keeps it grounded. The cacao keeps it interesting.Mother's Milk
    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