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**Maison Francis Kurkdjian Allegria** opens like a flash of citrus light: bergamot and mandarin feel vivid yet never sharply acidic.
Shared notes: bergamot, mandarin, orange blossom, jasmine, ylang-ylang, white musk
Where it differs: black currant, rose, peach, sandalwood
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**Mancera Intense Instant Crush** opens bright and dry: citrus and saffron create a sparkling, almost metallic start that quickly grows warmer on the skin.
Shared notes: bergamot, mandarin, jasmine, patchouli, vanilla, white musk
Where it differs: saffron, ginger, rose, amber
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Released 2020 by Alienor Massenet
**Memo Paris Desert Orange Blossom** opens in a bright citrus flash: neroli and mandarin create a dry, sunlit start with none of the sticky sweetness often tied to orange notes.
Shared notes: orange blossom, neroli, bergamot, mandarin, jasmine, cedar
Where it differs: rose, spices, sandalwood, musk
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**Memo Paris Voyages Naturels Orange Blossom From Italy** opens as a bright citrus flash: neroli and bergamot appear first, lightly bitter, with the green shade of petitgrain.
Shared notes: neroli, bergamot, mandarin, orange blossom, ylang-ylang, white musk
Where it differs: petitgrain, jasmine sambac, white flowers, amber
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Released 2017 by Pierre Montale
**Montale Diamond Greedy** opens in a soft fruity light: juicy pear and mandarin feel прозрачные and airy rather than sticky-sweet.
Shared notes: mandarin, bergamot, jasmine, vanilla, patchouli, white musk
Where it differs: pear, saffron, rose, amber
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**Maison Francis Kurkdjian Le Beau Parfum Limited Edition** opens brightly and cleanly: a citrus spark of bergamot and mandarin lights up the skin almost at once.
Shared notes: bergamot, mandarin, neroli, jasmine, orange blossom, ylang-ylang
Where it differs: pink pepper, iris, benzoin, sandalwood