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Ambush by Dana — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Dana· 1997

Ambush

Name: Ambush by Dana
Brand: Dana
Rating: 5.9 (14 reviews)

5.914Typically ~$10

Kiwi at first spray; vanilla is what stays on skin. A fall pick, strongest after dark.

FruityFloralSweetGourmandOriental

Scent profile

Top notes

KiwiSageBergamotLavenderLemonPapaya

Heart notes

Passion fruitCarnationGeraniumRose

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

Signature True

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From the same house

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A fall and spring fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and date nights.

FallDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

91%

Spring

93%

Summer

77%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

95%

Where

Office

77%

Casual

100%

Date

95%

Club

68%

Formal

69%

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Sport

41%