Match #32 · Brotherhood Of Scent

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Match #32

Match #32 closes out this round of the second-chance bracket. Tomorrow we'll return to the main bracket, but today's elimination match is a battle of nostalgia: Prada Luna Rossa Ocean Eau de Parfum versus John Varvatos Star USA.

Both fragrances carry special memories for me. Prada Luna Rossa Ocean Eau de Parfum (2023, created by Anne Flipo and Carlos Benaïm) is the fragrance I was wearing the first time I met my now-fiancée in Hong Kong. To this day, she tells me whenever she catches someone wearing it around the city, so it will always be tied to that unforgettable trip.

John Varvatos Star USA (2011, created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux) brings back a different chapter of my life. It was a gift many years ago when I was living in South Florida, and that bright citrus opening immediately takes me back to Fort Lauderdale and Miami whenever I wear it.

As much as I appreciate the memories behind both bottles, this matchup is an easy call. Ocean is simply the more complete fragrance—richer, smoother, and far more compelling from start to finish.

Prada Luna Rossa Ocean Eau de Parfum advances to the next round, while John Varvatos Star USA is eliminated from the tournament.

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Match #32