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Madras Cardamom by Ermenegildo Zegna — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Madras Cardamom by Ermenegildo Zegna

Ermenegildo Zegna

Madras Cardamom

8.6122Typically ~$80

Cardamom at first spray; vetiver is what stays on skin. Best in fall, made for dates.

SpicyFreshGourmandWoodyOriental

Scent profile

Top notes

Cardamom Pink Pepper Bergamot

Heart notes

Coffee Virginian Cedar

Base notes

Vetiver Vanilla Labdanum

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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100%

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76%

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Sport

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