Harlequin vs Damarose

Shared character

Both Harlequin and Damarose feature a combination of sandalwood, vetiver, jasmine (sambac), and lime. They share woody, fruity, sweet, and white floral accords.

How they differ

Harlequin is characterized by unique notes of quince, cognac, and soursop, resulting in citrus, earthy, aromatic, and warm spicy accords. Damarose is defined by a wide array of floral and powdery elements, including jasmine, lemon, bergamot, ylang-ylang, vanilla, musk, amber, freesia, rose (Bulgaria), patchouli, lily of the valley, rose (Turkey), palisander rosewood, iris (Florentine/Tuscany), rosewood, Bulgarian rose, iris, damask rose absolute, red berries, red fruits, lilac, turkish rose, florentine iris, and egyptian rosewood. These notes contribute to floral, fresh, powdery, amber, and rose accords.

Who each suits

Harlequin suits those who prefer aromatic, earthy, and warm spicy profiles with fruit and cognac elements. Damarose suits those who prefer complex floral, powdery, and rose-centric scents.