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    Karl New York Mercer Street vs. The Essence

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    Karl New York Mercer Street rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Karl New York Mercer Street vs. The Essence
    Karl New York Mercer StreetThe Essence
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20202008
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerAlienor MassenetAnne Flipo, Bruno Jovanovic
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Karl New York Mercer Street

    Aromatic
    Green
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Citrus
    White Floral
    Sweet
    Herbal

    The Essence

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Fruity
    Balsamic
    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Patchouli

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    RhubarbBasilWhite PepperCitruses
    ArticalJuniperBlueberry
    Heart
    Aromatic NotesFloral Notes
    CorianderBlack PepperSiberian Pine
    Base
    CottonMusky Notes

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Karl New York Mercer Street vs. The Essence
    Karl New York Mercer StreetThe Essence
    Score3.5/53/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The sillage is moderate. Not the fragrance that fills a room, the one that makes someone lean in. Lime, basil, and white pepper combine in a way that feels fresh without trying.Karl New York Mercer Street
    Most fresh fragrances play it safe to the end. The Essence doesn't. That smoky patchouli turn at the drydown is the whole point, and the reason you wear it.The Essence

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Karl New York Mercer Street vs. The Essence
    Karl New York Mercer StreetThe Essence
    Best offer$30.49ecosmetics

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