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Dianthus by Etro — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Dianthus by Etro

Etro· 2006

Dianthus

7.3131Typically ~$150

Bourbon geranium and florida orange up top, drying down to musk and atlas cedar. Best in fall, made for dates.

FloralSpicyPowderyWoodySweet

Scent profile

Top notes

Bourbon geranium Florida orange Rose absolute

Heart notes

Carnation Ginger Pink pepper

Base notes

Musk Atlas cedar

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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91%

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87%

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66%

Fall

100%

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Night

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Where

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89%

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94%

Date

100%

Club

65%

Formal

87%

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Sport

39%