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· bright citrus opener
Released 2007 by Pierre Montale
Boise Vanille opens with a fresh, spicy accord: lemon and bergamot are quickly joined by lavender, while pepper adds a dry, slightly sharp edge.
Shared notes: lemon, bergamot, patchouli, tonka bean
Where it differs: Jamaican pepper, lavender, iris, geranium
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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: bergamot, lemon, clove, patchouli, leather
Where it differs: lavender, nutmeg, geranium, cinnamon
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· aromatic, herbal
Released 2024
**Phantom in Red** opens with a sharp citrus burst: blood orange and lemon bring a bright, almost sparkling freshness, while rhubarb adds a transparent tartness.
Shared notes: lemon, patchouli
Where it differs: blood orange, rhubarb, cardamom, lavender
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· bright citrus opener
Released 2014 by Patricia de Nicolai
**Amouage New York Intense** opens with a dry citrus spark: bergamot and lemon feel bright, yet never sweet. After a few minutes, a spicy structure comes forward, with clove and cinnamon giving the composition a warm, almost velvety pulse…
Shared notes: bergamot, lemon, clove, patchouli
Where it differs: petitgrain, black pepper, artemisia, lavender
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· spicy heat
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· floral heart
**Rare Reef** opens with a cool citrus flash: bergamot and lemon bring a clean brightness with a faint saline edge. After a few minutes, the marine accord rises on skin—not watery or aquarium-like, but dry, like wind moving along a rocky…
Shared notes: bergamot, lemon, patchouli
Where it differs: marine notes, pink pepper, lavender, geranium