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· floral heart
Released 2006
Encens et Bubblegum opens with a clear contrast: a sweet bubblegum facet with a berry tint meets a smoky, incense-like haze. The effect is less about natural fruit and more about a candied raspberry-peach flavor impression.
Shared notes: bergamot, mandarin, frankincense, cinnamon, rose, vanilla
Where it differs: pink pepper, bubble gum accord, jasmine, musk
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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, cinnamon, geranium, rose, frankincense, patchouli
Where it differs: cardamom, jasmine, amber, sandalwood
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· floral heart
**Maison Francis Kurkdjian Reflets d Ambre** opens with a dry, warm radiance: citrus and saffron feel like golden dust suspended in the air.
Shared notes: bergamot, mandarin, rose, cinnamon, benzoin, vanilla
Where it differs: pink pepper, saffron, jasmine sambac, orange blossom
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· bright citrus opener
Released 2020
**Mancera Aqua Wood** opens with dry citrus and the transparent sweetness of pear, so the first breath feels cool, brisk and lightly peppered.
Shared notes: bergamot, turkish rose, patchouli, cedar, ginger, frankincense
Where it differs: lemon, pear, pink pepper, amber
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· woody backbone
Released 2007 by Pierre Montale
**Montale Aoud Rose Petals** opens with a damp rose lit by a cool citrus gleam and a faint, spicy bitterness of saffron. In the first minutes it feels vivid and almost velvety, like dense petals just misted with water.
Shared notes: rose, geranium, bergamot, patchouli, cedar, frankincense
Where it differs: saffron, oud, amber, musk
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· woody backbone
Released 2010 by Dominique Ropion
Portrait of a Lady opens with a dense rose wrapped in spicy clove and tart-sweet raspberry, while black currant adds a darker, almost wine-like shade.
Shared notes: rose, cinnamon, turkish rose, patchouli, benzoin, cedar
Where it differs: clove, raspberry, black currant, red berries