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    Hindu Grass vs. French Affair

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    French Affair rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Hindu Grass vs. French Affair
    Hindu GrassFrench Affair
    ConcentrationExtrait—
    Launched20082017
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAlessandro GualtieriQuentin Bisch
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Hindu Grass

    Green
    Patchouli
    Woody
    Fresh
    Tobacco
    Earthy
    Warm Spicy
    Sweet

    French Affair

    Woody
    Earthy
    Mossy
    Aromatic
    Rose
    Patchouli
    Powdery
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Grass
    Violet leaf absoluteLitchiBergamot
    Heart—
    Rose absoluteAtlas CedarAngelica
    Base
    PatchouliTobaccoGreen Notes
    OakmossVetiverPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Hindu Grass vs. French Affair
    Hindu GrassFrench Affair
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    If you've ever wanted patchouli without the rawness, this is it. The camphorated quality keeps everything cool and clean, almost meditative. It lasts a full workday, but stays close.Hindu Grass
    French Affair does not whisper. It settles into a cool, earthy base of smoky vetiver and moss that stays close, a confident and persistent skin scent.French Affair