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    Calanques vs. Mer & Mistral

    Calanques by L'Occitane en Provence bottle

    Calanques

    L'Occitane en Provence
    Eau de Toilette2010
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Calanques vs. Mer & Mistral
    CalanquesMer & Mistral
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20102014
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-SereniKarine Dubreuil-Sereni
    Best seasonSummerSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Calanques

    Woody
    Aquatic
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Fresh
    White Floral
    Green
    Amber

    Mer & Mistral

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Conifer

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    PistachioMandarin OrangeLemon
    LemonMandarin Orange
    Heart
    Aquatic NotesJasmine
    CypressPine TreeRosemary
    Base
    CypressBenzoinStone pineWoody Notes
    CedarMuskWhite Amber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Calanques vs. Mer & Mistral
    CalanquesMer & Mistral
    Score3/53/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Here's the thing about Calanques, it's not really aquatic. It's the idea of water. The mineral clarity after a swim, the pine shade that follows. Pistachio makes it creamy in ways that surprise.Calanques
    Some fragrances want to fill the room. Mer & Mistral wants to live on your skin. The citrus sparkle gives way to a green, herb-flecked heart that reads more coastal walk than boardroom.Mer & Mistral