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Mystery Oud by Daniel Josier — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Mystery Oud by Daniel Josier

Daniel Josier· 2013

Mystery Oud

7.666Typically ~$140

A spicy scent built around violet over amber. Best in fall, made for dates.

SpicyFloralWoodyOrientalSweet

Perfumer: Daniel Josier

Scent profile

Top notes

Violet Angelica Carrot Cumin

Heart notes

Iris Frankincense Nutmeg Oud Pepper

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When

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97%

Spring

63%

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42%

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100%

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74%

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67%

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100%

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Formal

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Sport

24%