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Realist by Contradictions in ILK — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Contradictions in ILK

Realist

Name: Realist by Contradictions in ILK
Brand: Contradictions in ILK
Rating: 6.54 (26 reviews)

6.526

A citrus scent built around lemon over vetiver. Best in spring, made for daily wear.

CitrusFreshWoodySpicyGreen

Scent profile

Top notes

LemonBergamotYuzuPepper

Heart notes

PetitgrainSea NotesCedarBlack TeaRose

Base notes

Vetiver

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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When to wear it

A spring and summer fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

73%

Spring

100%

Summer

93%

Fall

86%

Day

100%

Night

65%

Where

Office

98%

Casual

100%

Date

80%

Club

53%

Formal

82%

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Sport

77%