Calandre Eau de Parfum bottle Calandre
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1969 Year 2007
££ Price Tier ££
Surreal Garden Eau de Parfum bottle Surreal Garden

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Calandre
This isn't just a perfume, it's a personality. Calandre is your elegant, no-nonsense pal for spring and summer, delivering a smooth, metallic rose that's often compared to - and sometimes preferred over - the iconic Rive Gauche. It's a timeless classic that holds its own, though some find modern iterations fall short of its original glory.
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Our Verdict - Surreal Garden
This isn't a safe blind buy - it's a divisive, love-it-or-hate-it scent. Surreal Garden is for those who dare to go green, often called a unique masterpiece by its devotees. But be warned, some find it a swampy scrubber. Approach with caution, but if it clicks, you'll find a lush, wet floral beauty.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 6%
Floral 29% 36%
Fruity 1% 3%
Green 19% 19%
Sweet 11% 14%
Warm 3% 1%
Woody 14% 13%
Earthy 13% 17%
Animalic 7% 9%
Fresh 23% 18%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Calandre EdP
Surreal Garden EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Green 33% vs 35%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 20% vs 28%
Musk 20% vs 28%
Only in Surreal Garden
Patchouli 43%

Accords

Calandre Surreal Garden
100%
Green
100%
91%
Aldehydic
86%
Fresh
81%
Rose
79%
Earthy
51%
75%
Woody
57%
74%
White Floral
67%
67%
Floral
74%
65%
Aromatic
Patchouli
58%
Citrus
48%
Green shared
100%
100%
91%
86%
81%
Earthy shared
79%
51%
Woody shared
75%
57%
White Floral shared
74%
67%
Floral shared
67%
74%
65%
58%
48%

Performance

Calandre Surreal Garden
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Calandre

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, fresh character and aldehydic uplift make it excellent for office wear, while its decent longevity and moderate projection still allow it to feel pulled-together for casual outings and semi-formal events. The 'easy-going' yet 'classy' feel noted by reviewers confirms its versatility across various everyday occasions.

Surreal Garden

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its strong sillage and 'too much personality' make it less suitable for an office. Yet, its fresh, green, and aquatic nature, described as 'clean' and 'energising', lends itself well to casual outings, warmer weather, or even light sport activities. While some find it 'sensual' and 'magnetic', its intense and sometimes 'moody' character makes it a niche choice for dates or formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
87%
Accord
62%
Key Similarities

Both share Green, Earthy, Woody accords and Jasmine, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Calandre
Surreal Garden
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