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· aromatic, herbal
Released 2007 by Pierre Montale
**Montale Fougeres Marines** opens cool and clean: lavender and the marine accord create the feeling of salty wind over sun-warmed skin. Bergamot brings a bright citrus flash, while mint makes the top feel sharper and more transparent.
Shared notes: lavender, bergamot, mint, geranium, cedar, oakmoss
Where it differs: marine notes, patchouli, rosemary, musk
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· bright citrus opener
**Bad Boys Are No Good But Good Boys Are No Fun** opens brightly and with a slight edge: citrus and pear create an impression of cool sweetness in the first moments.
Shared notes: bergamot, lavender, jasmine, cedar, sandalwood
Where it differs: lemon, pear, cinnamon, nutmeg
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· floral heart
**Amouage Amber** opens with a warm, spicy flare: bergamot gives a dry spark, while cardamom and cinnamon quickly add depth and texture.
Shared notes: bergamot, geranium, jasmine, sandalwood, cedar
Where it differs: cardamom, cinnamon, rose, frankincense
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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.
Shared notes: bergamot, jasmine, cedar, oakmoss
Where it differs: lemon, rum, dried fruits, nutmeg
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· woody backbone
Released 2025 by Dominique Ropion
**Vetiver Extraordinaire 20 Ans** opens with a dry citrus flash: bergamot and bitter orange feel bright at first, then quickly turn finer and more restrained.
Shared notes: bergamot, geranium, cedar, sandalwood, oakmoss
Where it differs: bitter orange, pink pepper, ginger, vetiver
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· bright citrus opener
Released 2020 by Maurice Roucel
**Musc Ravageur 20 Ans** opens with a soft flash of citrus and dry cinnamon, warm from the first seconds yet never sugary.
Shared notes: bergamot, lavender, sandalwood, cedar
Where it differs: mandarin, cinnamon, clove, vanilla