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· bright citrus opener
Released 2015 by Sidonie Lancesseur
In **Sophie Matisse Art Edition Straight To Heaven Splash Of Lemon**, the opening feels bright and dry: lemon zest flashes on the skin alongside the tart freshness of bergamot.
Where it differs: lemon, bergamot, rum, dried fruits
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· sweet, addictive
Released 2017 by Pascal Gaurin
**Gold Knight** opens with warm spice: dry cardamom appears first, lit by a cool touch of bergamot and a sweet anise accent that rises almost immediately.
Shared notes: iris, tonka bean
Where it differs: bergamot, anise, cardamom, honey
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· woody backbone
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· bright citrus opener
Released 2013 by Bruno Jovanovic
**Dries Van Noten par Frederic Malle** opens with dry citrus and spices: bergamot and lemon are quickly caught by warm, almost powdery saffron.
Where it differs: bergamot, lemon, saffron, nutmeg
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· spicy heat
Released 2019 by Francis Kurkdjian
Amyris Homme Extrait de Parfum opens with a bright mandarin burst edged by a dry, spicy touch of cinnamon. In the heart, the scent becomes smoother: saffron and iris create a warm, slightly powdery texture without excess sweetness.
Shared notes: iris, tonka bean
Where it differs: mandarin, cinnamon, saffron, amyris
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· floral heart
**Rossy de Palma Eau de Protection** opens sharp and dry: ginger and pepper snap on the skin like a thin metallic spark. After a few minutes, the rose appears—not watery and not powdery, but dark, almost wine-like, with dense petals.
Where it differs: ginger, black pepper, orange, rose