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· fresh aquatic
**Wave Musk** opens with a cool saline flash, like wind moving over the water early in the morning. The bitter citrus edge of grapefruit and the green accent of grass give it a dry, almost mineral start with no syrupy sweetness.
Shared notes: grapefruit
Where it differs: black currant, marine notes, grass, sea salt
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· bright citrus opener
Released 2011 by Pierre Montale
Cedrat Boise opens with a bright flash of Sicilian lemon and bergamot, while black currant adds a denser fruity shadow and spicy notes keep the opening dry and focused.
Where it differs: Sicilian lemon, bergamot, black currant, spicy notes
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· floral heart
Released 2013 by Michel Almairac
Burberry Body Tender opens in a light, cool way: lemon and apple bring juicy brightness, while wormwood adds a dry bitterness that gives the composition shape from the start.
Where it differs: wormwood, apple, lemon, peach
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· fruity sweetness
Released 2012
L Ombre dans l Eau Solid Perfume carries the green signature of Diptyque’s classic composition in a compact alcohol-free format. It opens on a fresh leafy accord with bergamot: herbal, cool, and gently tart.
Where it differs: bergamot, blackcurrant leaves, blackcurrant buds, rose
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· floral heart
Released 2006 by Pierre Montale
**Montale Ginger Musk** opens with dry, almost sparkling ginger that tickles the nose and immediately sets a brisk pace. In the first minutes, citrus and berries bring a cool tartness that makes the start feel more transparent and lighter…
Where it differs: ginger, bergamot, red berries, black currant
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· floral heart
Released 2008 by Antoine Lie
Bendelirious opens with cherry and a champagne accord, giving it a sparkling, sweet, playful start. Juicy grapefruit appears early and adds a cool citrus edge that keeps the opening from feeling sticky.
Shared notes: grapefruit
Where it differs: cherry, champagne, sweet notes, iris