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· warm amber wear
Released 2011
34 Boulevard Saint Germain Solid Perfume opens with warm cinnamon spice and the dry resinous shade of patchouli. In the first moments, a soft amber depth appears, then settles close to the skin and becomes calmer.
Shared notes: patchouli, cinnamon, rose
Where it differs: amber, blackcurrant
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· spicy heat
Released 2009 by Francis Kurkdjian
Lumiere Noire Pour Femme opens like a spiced rose in half-light: cumin and hot red pepper give the first minutes a dry, slightly sharp edge. Soon the rose moves to the center and turns denser, almost velvety, without syrupy sweetness.
Shared notes: cumin, cinnamon, rose, patchouli
Where it differs: red pepper, narcissus, sandalwood, amber
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· spicy heat
Released 2010 by Michèle Saramito
Amouage The Library Collection Opus II opens spicy and dry: lavender and wormwood set a cool herbal tone at once, while pink pepper adds a fine sting.
Shared notes: cinnamon, rose, patchouli
Where it differs: lavender, wormwood, pink pepper, pepper
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· floral heart
Released 2015 by Alienor Massenet
African Leather opens with vivid cardamom, a dry slightly cool geranium nuance, and a spark of pink pepper. In the first minutes it feels spicy and dense, yet without a harsh animalic leather edge.
Shared notes: patchouli, cinnamon, rose
Where it differs: cardamom, geranium, pink pepper, leather
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· floral heart
Released 2014 by Calice Becker
By Kilian Gold Oud opens with dense rose wrapped in saffron and patchouli: the start feels rich, slightly sweet, and gently resinous.
Shared notes: rose, patchouli
Where it differs: saffron, oud
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· floral heart
Released 2021 by Cécile Zarokian
**Amouage Epic 56 Woman** opens as a dense, slightly dry cloud of spice: cinnamon and cumin feel warm, yet never gourmand. In the first moments, jasmine softens the texture and brings a creamy glow.
Shared notes: cinnamon, cumin, rose, patchouli
Where it differs: pink pepper, jasmine, tea, geranium