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L'Initial by Guerlain — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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L'Initial by Guerlain

Guerlain· 2020

L'Initial

8.3149Typically ~$130

A powdery scent built around orange over caramel. Best in fall, made for dates.

PowderyFloralSweetOrientalSpicy

Perfumer: Thierry Wasser

Scent profile

Top notes

Orange Bergamot Jasmine

Heart notes

Iris pallida Turkish rose absolute

Base notes

Caramel White musk Vanilla

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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