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Gruia - Childhood Elixir by Adi ale Van — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Gruia - Childhood Elixir by Adi ale Van

Gruia - Childhood Elixir

6.314Typically ~$90

Lavender and nutmeg up top, drying down to soil tincture and cypriol oil or nagarmotha. A fall pick, strongest after dark.

EarthyWoodyFreshSpicySmoky

Scent profile

Top notes

Lavender Nutmeg Clove Leaf

Heart notes

Tobacco Violet Leaf Copaiba balm Incense

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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