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Cologne Intense by Houbigant — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Cologne Intense by Houbigant

Houbigant· Extrait

Cologne Intense

7.4245Typically ~$188

Moroccan neroli and paraguayan petigrain up top, drying down to labdanum absolute and oakmoss. A fall pick.

CitrusSpicyWoodyChypre

Perfumer: Luca Maffei

Scent profile

Top notes

Moroccan neroli Paraguayan petigrain Calabrian bergamot Sicilian lemon Tarragon Lavender Pink pepper

Heart notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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Nicolaï· 1997

Belgravia Chypre by Penhaligon's

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87%

Spring

92%

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82%

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Where

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Casual

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Date

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Formal

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