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· bright citrus opener
Released 2023 by Adilson Rato
Clean Suede opens with a cold splash of aldehydes and lemon, like clean water running over skin after a long night. Within minutes it turns drier: birch leaves, pine, and pepper shape a transparent woody-green core.
Shared notes: aldehydes, lemon, pine, pepper, vanilla, suede
Where it differs: birch leaves, grey amber
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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, iris, geranium, tonka bean, vanilla
Where it differs: Jamaican pepper, lavender, patchouli
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· floral heart
**Iris Poudre Hair Mist** opens in the hair with a soft cloud of aldehydes and citrus, giving an impression of dry, polished cleanliness before the powdery depth appears.
Shared notes: aldehydes, bergamot, iris, vetiver, musk, vanilla
Where it differs: mandarin, violet, rose, ylang-ylang
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· bright citrus opener
Released 2008 by Pierre Montale
**Montale Red Vetiver** opens with a vivid citrus flash: bitter grapefruit and lemon give the first minutes a dry, almost metallic brightness.
Shared notes: lemon, bergamot, vetiver, geranium, musk, tonka bean
Where it differs: grapefruit, black pepper, patchouli, cedar
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**Diptyque Eau Mage** opens in a cool, dry register where the citrus feels almost mineral rather than sweet, lit by a faint peppery spark.
Shared notes: bergamot, lemon, iris, geranium, vetiver, musk
Where it differs: juniper, pink pepper, sage, violet
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· floral heart
Released 2006 by Antoine Lie
**Vraie Blonde** opens with a dry, sparkling aldehydic light, where pink pepper and anise bring a cool spice and apricot adds a soft, velvety texture.
Shared notes: aldehydes, iris, suede, vanilla, musk, tonka bean
Where it differs: pink pepper, anise, apricot, rose