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Christian Lacroix - Noir by Avon — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Christian Lacroix - Noir by Avon

Avon· 2007

Christian Lacroix - Noir

7.6181Typically ~$20

Opens on ginger, settles into a cedar-spicy base. Best in fall, made for daily wear.

SpicyWoodySyntheticEarthyFloral

Perfumer: Yves Cassar, Pascal Gaurin

Scent profile

Top notes

Heart notes

Base notes

Cedar Driftwood Musk Vetiver

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