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Essentiel by Cerruti — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Cerruti· 2018

Essentiel

Name: Essentiel by Cerruti
Brand: Cerruti
Rating: 7.3 (19 reviews)

7.319Typically ~$40

Mostly bergamot and mandarin orange, warmed by cedarwood. Best in spring, made for the office.

CitrusGreenWoodyFreshSpicy

Perfumer: Sonia Constant

Scent profile

Top notes

BergamotMandarin orangeGrapefruit

Heart notes

BasilMugwortPink pepper

Base notes

CedarwoodVetiverOakmoss

When to wear it

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