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Nostos by Etat Libre d'Orange — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Nostos by Etat Libre d'Orange

Etat Libre d'Orange· 2023

Nostos

8.6few votesTypically ~$150

Frankincense and mandarin orange up top, drying down to ambrofix and musk.

OrientalLeatheryCitrusSweet

Scent profile

Top notes

Frankincense Mandarin orange Saffron

Heart notes

Oud Jasmine absolute Turkish rose Turkish rose absolute

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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