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So Essential by Angel Schlesser — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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So Essential by Angel Schlesser

Angel Schlesser· 2011

So Essential

6.7227Typically ~$40

Kiwi and mandarin orange up top, drying down to patchouli and white musk. A spring pick.

FloralPowderyFruityFreshCitrus

Perfumer: Jean Jacques

Scent profile

Top notes

Kiwi Mandarin orange Pomegranate

Heart notes

Nectarine Rose Sweet pea

Base notes

Patchouli White musk

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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51%

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100%

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Sport

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