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Brummel by De Ruy — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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De Ruy· Eau de Cologne

Brummel

Name: Brummel by De Ruy
Brand: De Ruy
Rating: 8.5 (4 reviews)

8.54

Mostly artemisia and grapefruit, warmed by ambergris. Suits dates in fall.

LeatheryOrientalPowderySpicy

Scent profile

Top notes

ArtemisiaGrapefruitLavenderSludge

Heart notes

LeatherSpicesTobaccoSpoil

Base notes

AmbergrisOudDust

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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When to wear it

A fall and winter fragrance that comes alive after dark — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

96%

Spring

60%

Summer

41%

Fall

100%

Day

75%

Night

100%

Where

Office

71%

Casual

78%

Date

100%

Club

68%

Formal

93%

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Sport

28%