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· spicy heat
**Diptyque L'Eau Eau de Toilette** opens with a dry, spicy citrus accord: bergamot and mandarin are quickly joined by warm cinnamon and clove.
Shared notes: cinnamon, rose, geranium, nutmeg, sandalwood, patchouli
Where it differs: bergamot, mandarin, clove, lavender
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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: cinnamon, geranium, rose, patchouli, vanilla, sandalwood
Where it differs: bergamot, cardamom, frankincense, jasmine
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· aromatic, herbal
**L'Eau de L Eau** opens bright and dry, with citrus that feels almost bitter, like peel rubbed between the fingers rather than sweet juice.
Shared notes: orange, cinnamon, geranium, rose, patchouli, sandalwood
Where it differs: bergamot, grapefruit, lavender, rosemary
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· woody backbone
Released 2016
**Bracken Man** opens with dry green facets and citrus clarity: bergamot and lemon give it a bright, almost crisp first breath, while lavender immediately adds a cool, velvety shade.
Shared notes: nutmeg, geranium, cinnamon, cedar, sandalwood, patchouli
Where it differs: bergamot, lemon, lavender, clove
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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: cinnamon, vanilla, sandalwood, patchouli, cedar
Where it differs: bergamot, mandarin, lavender, clove
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· spicy heat
Released 2016 by Pierre Montale
Shared notes: orange, rose, patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla
Where it differs: saffron, bergamot, spices, oud