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L'Impératrice by Dolce & Gabbana — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Dolce & Gabbana· 2009

L'Impératrice

Typically ~$90

Mostly kiwi and rhubarb, warmed by grapefruit wood. Best in summer, made for daily wear.

FruityFreshSweetFloralAquatic

Perfumer: Nathalie Lorson

Scent profile

Top notes

Kiwi Rhubarb Red currant

Heart notes

Watermelon Pink cyclamen

Base notes

Grapefruit wood Musk Sandalwood

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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Winter

54%

Spring

98%

Summer

100%

Fall

72%

Day

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Night

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Where

Office

81%

Casual

100%

Date

77%

Club

60%

Formal

59%

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Sport

68%