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French Collection - Noir by Al Haramain — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Al Haramain· 2023

French Collection - Noir

8.0few votesTypically ~$35

Black pepper and grapefruit up top, drying down to frankincense and oud.

CitrusSpicyWoodyFreshEarthy

Scent profile

Top notes

Black pepper Grapefruit Neroli

Heart notes

Cardamom Honey Saffron

Base notes

Frankincense Oud

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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