Question 1

What's the difference between De Viris and Declaration?

Accepted Answer

De Viris is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Jacques Bogart (1982) dominated by Aromatic accords. Declaration is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Cartier (1998) leaning on Aromatic accords. They share 4 accords: Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, De Viris or Declaration?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, De Viris scores 4.31/5 vs Declaration at 4.04/5. Declaration's standout strength: Distinctive cardamom and cumin spice profile that stands out. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do De Viris and Declaration smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy, Warm Spicy, Bergamot. Declaration: Cartier Declaration is a well-regarded fragrance praised for its unique spice-forward composition and quality, but the community emphasizes it's not suitable for blind buying due to its polarizing cardamom and cumin notes.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, De Viris or Declaration?

Accepted Answer

Declaration: Excellent performance and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits De Viris vs Declaration?

Accepted Answer

De Viris scores highest for fall wear; Declaration scores highest for spring wear. De Viris leans daytime, Declaration leans daytime.

De Viris vs Declaration

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to De Viris (9)

Unique to Declaration (18)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Declaration

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Attribute	De Viris	Declaration
Brand	Jacques Bogart	Cartier
Year	1982	1998
Rating	4.31	4.04
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	masculine
Total Notes	14	22