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    Chamarre vs. Givenchy III

    Chamarre by Mona di Orio bottle

    Chamarre

    Mona di Orio
    Eau de Parfum2009
    Clearly related
    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: Chamarre vs. Givenchy III
    ChamarreGivenchy III
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20091970
    GenderUnisexFemale
    Perfumer—Ali Aljaberi, Jean-Claude Astier
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Chamarre

    Amber
    Lavender
    Aldehydic
    Powdery
    Violet
    Fresh
    Balsamic
    Sweet

    Givenchy III

    Green
    Earthy
    Woody
    Floral
    Mossy
    Aromatic
    White Floral
    Aldehydic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesClary SageLavender
    AldehydesGalbanumBergamotGardeniaPeachMandarin Orange
    Heart
    IrisVioletRose
    CarnationHyacinthOrris RootRoseIrisLily of the ValleyNarcissusJasmine
    Base
    OpoponaxAmberCashmeran
    OakmossPatchouliMyrrhVetiverSandalwoodAmbergrisCastoreumAmberCoconut

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Chamarre vs. Givenchy III
    ChamarreGivenchy III
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    If aldehydes make you think of your grandmother's vanity, this is the antidote. Chamarre wears those sparkling, powdery notes like something built yesterday, not a revival, not a tribute.Chamarre
    That aldehydic opening is the whole conversation. It's bright, sparkling, disarming. Then the florals and oriental base arrive and you realize this isn't a simple daytime scent at all.Givenchy III