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· bright citrus opener
Released 2015 by Dominique Ropion
Cologne Indélébile opens with a sharp lemon spark and the dry bitterness of bergamot, like a chilled citrus splash on a hot day.
Shared notes: bergamot, lemon, orange blossom, neroli, musk
Where it differs: narcissus
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Released 2022 by Romano Ricci
Ego Stratis opens with a bright citrus burst: bergamot, lemon, and mandarin orange deliver a cool, sparkling start. Within minutes, the composition moves into a marine heart where sea notes and calone create a damp, salty air effect.
Shared notes: bergamot, lemon, neroli, ambroxan, musk, cedar
Where it differs: mandarin orange, sea notes, calone, blueberry
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**Amouage The Library Collection Opus IV** opens with a dry citrus accord: bergamot and lemon bring a sharp, almost graphite-like brightness, while mandarin softens the edge.
Shared notes: bergamot, lemon, grapefruit, cardamom, frankincense, musk
Where it differs: mandarin, coriander, elemi, cumin
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Released 2012 by Alienor Massenet
**Memo Paris Jannat Baby Eau Fraiche** opens with a cool burst of citrus: bergamot and lemon feel transparent, with the faint bitterness of grapefruit peel.
Shared notes: bergamot, lemon, grapefruit, orange blossom, neroli, cedar
Where it differs: green notes, jasmine, rose, white musk
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**Diptyque Lazulio** opens with a dry citrus brightness: bergamot and lemon feel clean rather than sweet, sharpened by the cool spice of cardamom.
Shared notes: bergamot, lemon, cardamom, frankincense, cedar, musk
Where it differs: pink pepper, iris, violet, tea
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**Moon Safari** opens with a cool burst of citrus: grapefruit and lemon feel bright, yet never sharp. After a few minutes, a fine green nuance of violet leaf appears, making the opening softer and more silky.
Shared notes: grapefruit, lemon, ginger, orange blossom, musk, cedar
Where it differs: violet leaf, iris, rose, jasmine