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Carven L'Absolu by Carven — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Carven L'Absolu by Carven

Carven L'Absolu

7.5373Typically ~$45

Madagascar ylang-ylang and italian mandarin up top, drying down to indonesian patchouli leaf and spanish labdanum.

WoodyFloralEarthyOrientalPowdery

Scent profile

Top notes

Madagascar Ylang-Ylang Italian Mandarin

Heart notes

Egyptian Jasmine Tuberose Iris

Base notes

Indonesian Patchouli Leaf Spanish Labdanum

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for formal occasions and date nights.

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