CdG Carnation on the left wrist. JAR Diamond Waters on the right wrist. It's been 30 minutes.
It's not easy to tell them apart. However, I detect just a hint more clove in the CdG, and a smidgeon of jasmine in the JAR. The JAR also seems to have a very slight blend of oppoponax into it.
The CdG is an overall impression of Red Carnations and cloves, and has a very slightly soapy quality. The JAR is an overall impression of White, or more subtle Carnations -- and Oppoponax. It has no soapy quality whatsoever.
If I bring my nose out and away from my arm to catch only the sillage, they are identical except one seems warmer (the CdG) and JAR has a church incense vibe.
If I bring my wallet to the store to buy them, the CdG Carnation is in the $100 range, and the JAR Diamond Waters is in the $800 range. I guess it all depends on how much you want to spend, and whether or not you prefer soapy or incensy carnations!
FOUR HOURS LATER: The JAR has turned into a barely detectible light floral with hints of carnation and opoponax. It is not a "carnation" fragrance at this point. The CdG is just as strong as when I first applied it (LOL). And true. Steady as she goes!
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Well I suppose this will certainly be great news for those who dream of being able to afford those JARs, certainly. That's a lot of money to drop for the average person, that's for sure. The CdGs are not so cheap either, but in comparison it starts to sound much more affordable. Well, I should also admit that the CdG sounds a bit more appealing to me, too, from your descriptions.
I should do a side by side as well of the two but I really like CDG Carnation and think I may cave on it, perhaps for fall. Why do I always fall in love?
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