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Rencontre by Galimard — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Rencontre by Galimard

Galimard· 2010

Rencontre

7.4few votesTypically ~$50

Citrus notes at first spray; cedarwood is what stays on skin. Best in spring, made for the office.

FreshWoodyPowderyFloralCitrus

Scent profile

Top notes

Citrus notes Mandarin orange

Heart notes

Coumarin Iris Jasmine Violet

Base notes

Cedarwood White musk

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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