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    Arashiyama 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.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Arashiyama vs. Tears
    ArashiyamaTears
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum—
    Launched20192022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—Mathieu Nardin
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Arashiyama

    Fresh
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Fruity
    Green
    Sweet

    Tears

    Floral
    Amber
    Fresh
    Iris
    Animalic
    Green
    Soft Spicy
    White Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Japanese TangerineGingerWhite Tea
    Green Cognac OilMandarin orange blossomPink Pepper
    Heart
    BambooCherry BlossomPear
    LilacIrisFrankincense
    Base
    SandalwoodMusk
    AmbergrisMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Arashiyama vs. Tears
    ArashiyamaTears
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Fantôme built this for people who find beauty in quiet things. No fireworks, no performance. Just bamboo, blossom, and the scent of a forest holding its breath.Arashiyama
    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