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    Carambolage vs. Bowmakers

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    Bowmakers rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Carambolage vs. Bowmakers
    CarambolageBowmakers
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20252013
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerCamille ChemardinDavid Seth Moltz
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Carambolage

    Woody
    Aldehydic
    Green
    Aromatic
    Fruity
    Amber
    Sweet
    Fresh

    Bowmakers

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Leather
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Rhubarb LeafAldehydesJuniper Berries
    Violin varnishMahoganyAir Accord
    Heart
    Pine TreeMyrrhCedarwood
    ColophonyCypressMaple Wood
    Base
    GaiacCade OilStyrax
    Tree resinCedarwoodMoss

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Carambolage vs. Bowmakers
    CarambolageBowmakers
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Carambolage earns its name. The aldehydes give it a cool, almost distant quality while the rhubarb and cade oil keep pulling you back to something earthier, stranger. It's not trying to be pleasant.Carambolage
    Bowmakers doesn't want everyone to love it. The sharp varnish opening clears the room. But for those who stay, a quiet, resinous warmth unfolds for the rest of the day.Bowmakers