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34 Boulevard Saint Germain Eau de Parfum bottle 34 Boulevard Saint Germain EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2011 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 34 Boulevard Saint Germain EDP
Olivier Pescheux’s ode to Diptyque is divisive, a complex spiced cocktail that evokes old-world charm for some and a dusty potpourri for others. It commands attention and isn't for the faint of heart, an acquired taste for the discerning nose.
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Our Verdict - Self EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Nishane Nefs - a warm spicy fragrance led by Sage, Violet, Fig, with aromatic depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
34 Boulevard Saint Germain EDP
Self EDP

Notes

Accords

34 Boulevard Saint Germain Self
100%
Warm Spicy
90%
96%
Woody
61%
Aromatic
78%
66%
Green
Powdery
66%
58%
Amber
56%
Cinnamon
52%
Fruity
54%
49%
Fresh
Floral
42%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
90%
96%
Aromatic shared
61%
78%
66%
66%
58%
56%
Fruity shared
52%
54%
49%
42%

Performance

34 Boulevard Saint Germain Self
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

34 Boulevard Saint Germain

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong sillage and complex, warm spicy profile, this scent is better suited for occasions where it can make a statement, like dates or formal events, rather than an office setting. While some find it appropriate for daily wear, the intensity suggests it's not ideal for casual or active situations.

Self

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, aromatic profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, aromatic, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

34 Boulevard Saint Germain EDP
Self EDP
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