91%

Tidal Mega Extrait

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Megamare Parfum bottle Megamare Parfum
Parfum Concentration Extrait
U Gender U
2019 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Megamare Parfum
This is a divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it monster that can clear a room or have people begging for its name. Recent batches are apparently dialled down, so older bottles (or nuclear strength pre-reformulation clones) are the true Megamare experience.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Tidal Mega Extrait
Tidal Mega recreates the massive salty-aquatic-amber DNA of Orto Parisi's cult Megamare, built at 35% Extrait for a fraction of the niche house's price.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Megamare Parfum
Tidal Mega Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 52% vs 38%
Lemon 47% vs 33%
Only in Tidal Mega
Seaweed 28%
Shared Notes
Calone 32% vs 53%
Hedione 23% vs 46%
Only in Megamare
Seaweed 45%
Shared Notes
Musk 40% vs 27%
Ambroxan 36% vs 38%
Cedar 23% vs 33%

Accords

Megamare Tidal Mega
100%
Musky
55%
73%
Aquatic
95%
84%
Marine
85%
77%
Fresh
70%
Amber
60%
66%
Citrus
40%
64%
Aromatic
58%
Powdery
52%
Ozonic
49%
Woody
40%
Musky shared
100%
55%
Aquatic shared
73%
95%
Marine shared
84%
85%
77%
Amber shared
70%
60%
Citrus shared
66%
40%
64%
58%
52%
Woody shared
49%
40%

Performance

Megamare Tidal Mega
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Room-filling
Projection
Moderate
Potent
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Megamare

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Sport

Megamare's nuclear projection and longevity make it utterly unsuitable for office wear, as it's often described as a 'room-filler'. Its unique, challenging marine profile leans away from formal settings, but its strong presence can be intriguing for a confident date night or a bold casual statement. It could work for outdoor sport due to its 'oceanic' vibe, but apply very sparingly.

Tidal Mega

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A massive salty-aquatic-amber accord is at its best in warm coastal weather, echoing the original's cult reputation as a beach-and-boat scent.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its huge projection suits casual outdoor wear and dates rather than restrained office settings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean aquatic, marine, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Megamare Parfum
Tidal Mega Extrait
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