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L'Essence de Déclaration -VS- Eau de Cartier Concentrée (both by Cartier)

post #1 of 7
4/21/10 at 4:27am
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For those of you who have smelled both, what would be your recommendation for me? I have smelled Eau de Cartier (not the Concentrée version) and I like it a whole lot, although it is a bit too subtle. According to most of the reviewers familiar with these, the concentrée version is just an amped-up version of the original.

On that assumption, which one would you guys go with?

L'Essence de Déclaration (blind buy, for me)
or
Eau de Cartier Concentrée (technically a blind buy, but I love the original)

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post #2 of 7
4/21/10 at 6:52am
In other words, an informed coin-toss, or which-do-you prefer thread?

They are two very different scents with a brand name in common.

If you like citrus-forward/citrusy scents, L'Essence de Declaration is the lovely way to go.
If you prefer green(er) scents, EdC Concentree will be the better choice.

I have the two and think they are both wonderful for what they were blended to be, and i find them very well adapted to warm temperatures (now BaseNotes is getting me to think seasonally, though i live with year-round heat ).
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post #3 of 7
4/21/10 at 7:12am
If you like the smell of old, sharp, armpit-sweat, then L`Essence de Declaration is for you. If you like a elegant, stylish and simple bottle to decorate your bathroom-shelf, then you can pick Eau de Cartier..
-NB: If you are looking for the best Cartier, then you must try Must de Cartier Pour Homme Essence. Now we`r talking!
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post #4 of 7
4/21/10 at 12:07pm
I bought L'Essence de Declaration because I liked Declaration but I loved the bottle of L'Essence. Unfortunately, I felt like a chicken bullion cube when I wore it.
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post #5 of 7
4/24/10 at 9:22pm
I love Declaration Essence, but if you don't like the smell of cummin, maybe you should go for the Eau de Cartier
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post #6 of 7
4/24/10 at 10:10pm
I'm not sure if I've tried Eu de Cartier Concentree, but I have tried L'Essence. To try it is to love it. It's good stuff, and it is definetely on my wish list.
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post #7 of 7
4/26/10 at 8:46am
L'Essence de Déclaration : i have the original too and compared them side by side sometimes. I like the original more and wouldn´t buy the essence version again. Essence is to acidic and not fresh enough for me.


Eau de Cartier Concentrée (both by Cartier) - I can´t remember it.
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