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Rose Nacrée du Désert by Guerlain — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Rose Nacrée du Désert by Guerlain

Guerlain· 2012

Rose Nacrée du Désert

7.9127Typically ~$130

Opens on persian rose, settles into a benzoin-floral base. Best in fall, made for dates.

FloralOrientalWoodySpicyResinous

Perfumer: Thierry Wasser

Scent profile

Top notes

Persian rose Patchouli Saffron

Heart notes

Oud Cedarwood Cardamom Turmeric

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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