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Romantica Exotica by Anna Sui — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Romantica Exotica by Anna Sui

Anna Sui· 2016

Romantica Exotica

7.223Typically ~$50

Grapefruit at first spray; sandalwood is what stays on skin. A summer pick.

FloralFruitySweetCitrusFresh

Perfumer: Jérôme Epinette, Robertet

Scent profile

Top notes

Grapefruit Lemon Blackcurrant

Heart notes

Lotus Bitter orange blossom Jasmine

Base notes

Sandalwood Cottonwood

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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50%

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95%

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100%

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Where

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83%

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Date

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Sport

66%