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Mandarine Basilic Forte by Guerlain — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Guerlain· 2022

Mandarine Basilic Forte

Typically ~$130

Mandarin at first spray; rose (bulgaria) is what stays on skin. Best in spring, made for the office.

Citrus

Scent profile

Top notes

Mandarin Sandalwood Vanilla (Madagascar)

Heart notes

Cedarwood Musk Orange Blossom

Base notes

Rose (Bulgaria)

When to wear it

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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