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Dawn by Frederic Malle — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Dawn by Frederic Malle

Dawn

8.0313Typically ~$350

Opens on pink pepper, settles into an agarwood (oud)-oriental base. Best in fall, made for dates.

OrientalWoodySpicyEarthyFloral

Scent profile

Top notes

Pink Pepper Turkish Rose

Heart notes

Olibanum Turkish Rose

Base notes

Agarwood (Oud)Labdanum Vetiver Oakmoss

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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When

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89%

Spring

67%

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49%

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Sport

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