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

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Dana· 1998

Shades

Name: Shades by Dana
Brand: Dana
Rating: 7.6 (6 reviews)

7.66Typically ~$10

A fresh scent built around basil over cardamom. Best in summer, made for daily wear.

FreshFruityCitrusWoodyAquatic

Scent profile

Top notes

BasilBergamotMandarin orange

Heart notes

LilyMintPeonyTeaWater hyacinth

Base notes

CardamomWoody notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

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

SummerDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

54%

Spring

95%

Summer

100%

Fall

69%

Day

100%

Night

60%

Where

Office

95%

Casual

100%

Date

74%

Club

53%

Formal

71%

Wearability profile derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes. 100% = its strongest setting.

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