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    Side by side

    Metallica (Metalys) vs. Parure

    Clearly related
    Parure by Guerlain bottle

    Parure

    Guerlain
    Eau de Toilette1975
    New comparison

    Parure rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Metallica (Metalys) vs. Parure
    Metallica (Metalys)Parure
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20001975
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJean-Paul GuerlainJean-Paul Guerlain
    Best seasonFall—

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Metallica (Metalys)

    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    Citrus
    Floral
    Powdery
    Yellow Floral
    Amber

    Parure

    Green
    Floral
    Chypre
    Mossy
    Fruity
    Rose
    Earthy
    White Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotGrapefruitOrange Blossom
    PlumGreen NotesBergamot
    Heart
    CarnationYlang-YlangIrisRoseSpicy Notes
    RoseLily of the ValleyJasmineNarcissus
    Base
    VanillaTonka BeanAmberMusk
    OakmossLeatherPatchouliAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Metallica (Metalys) vs. Parure
    Metallica (Metalys)Parure
    Score4/55/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is a discontinued Guerlain, which means scarcity is part of the appeal. But here's the thing, the formula earned that rarity. The carnation and iris combination is Guerlain's particular genius.Metallica (Metalys)
    The opening is a little antiquated. Some will find that charming. Others will wait for the drydown, where oakmoss, leather, and the ghost of rose linger until you wash it off. That's the whole point.Parure