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Dark Rebel Rider by John Varvatos — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Dark Rebel Rider by John Varvatos

John Varvatos· 2016

Dark Rebel Rider

7.8145Typically ~$45

Aldehydes at first spray; russian leather is what stays on skin.

LeatherySpicySmokyResinousSweet

Perfumer: Rodrigo Flores-Roux, Givaudan

Scent profile

Top notes

Aldehydes Bitter orange Citron Marjoram Hyssop Saffron

Heart notes

Black violet Labdanum

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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96%

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