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**Amouage Ajwad** reads as a gentle oriental with velvety sweetness and warm woody depth. It opens round and immediately close to the skin, without any sharp citrus flash.
Shared notes: lemon, orange blossom, jasmine, cinnamon, vanilla, cedar
Where it differs: bergamot, cardamom, rose, iris
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· bright citrus opener
Released 2020 by Philippe Paparella-Paris
**Memo Paris Sintra** opens brightly, with the lightly bitter sparkle of neroli and petitgrain lifted by a sweet fruity accent.
Shared notes: orange blossom, jasmine, cinnamon, vanilla, musk, cedar
Where it differs: bergamot, red fruits, neroli, petitgrain
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· bright citrus opener
Released 2020 by Alienor Massenet
**Memo Paris Desert Orange Blossom** opens in a bright citrus flash: neroli and mandarin create a dry, sunlit start with none of the sticky sweetness often tied to orange notes.
Shared notes: orange blossom, jasmine, spices, cedar, musk, vanilla
Where it differs: neroli, bergamot, mandarin, rose
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**Moon Safari** opens with a cool burst of citrus: grapefruit and lemon feel bright, yet never sharp. After a few minutes, a fine green nuance of violet leaf appears, making the opening softer and more silky.
Shared notes: lemon, orange blossom, jasmine, vetiver, musk, cedar
Where it differs: grapefruit, violet leaf, ginger, iris
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**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: lemon, cinnamon, jasmine, cedar, vanilla, musk
Where it differs: bergamot, pear, lavender, nutmeg
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**Amouage Amber** opens with a warm, spicy flare: bergamot gives a dry spark, while cardamom and cinnamon quickly add depth and texture.
Shared notes: cinnamon, geranium, jasmine, vanilla, cedar, musk
Where it differs: bergamot, cardamom, rose, frankincense