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· warm amber wear
Released 2022 by Maurice Roucel
Uncut Gem opens with a sharp, almost sparkling blend of ginger and bergamot, while mandarin adds a dry citrus brightness. In the first minutes, angelica and nutmeg sketch a spicy, slightly bitter outline with no sweetness.
Shared notes: ginger, vetiver, leather
Where it differs: bergamot, angelica, mandarin orange, nutmeg
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· bright citrus opener
Released 2018 by Alienor Massenet
Moroccan Leather opens brightly: spicy ginger and juicy mandarin create a dry, lightly sparkling start. After a few minutes, ylang-ylang, orange and buttery iris move to the center, making the scent rounder and slightly powdery.
Shared notes: ginger, leather, vetiver
Where it differs: mandarin, ylang-ylang, iris butter, orange
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· warm amber wear
Released 2016 by Quentin Bisch
Attaquer le Soleil Marquis de Sade wears like a resinous, smoky line drawn across dry wood. It opens with a dark, almost tar-like shade of labdanum and an incense-like spice effect rather than sweet amber warmth.
Shared notes: incense, leather
Where it differs: bergamot, pink pepper, labdanum, patchouli
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· woody backbone
Released 2014 by Francis Kurkdjian
Masculin Pluriel opens with a dry, clean grapefruit touch, then quickly moves into a lavender fougère breath. In the heart, lavender, a soft leather accord, and cedar create a composed profile without sharp edges.
Shared notes: leather, vetiver
Where it differs: grapefruit, lavender, cedar, patchouli