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Ambergris Oil by Jōvan — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Jōvan· 1998

Ambergris Oil

7.8577Typically ~$12

Mostly calabrian bergamot and italian orange, warmed by atlas cedar. A fall pick, strongest after dark.

WoodySpicyOrientalLeatherySmoky

Scent profile

Top notes

Calabrian bergamot Italian orange Plonktar

Heart notes

Oud Russian coriander Haitian amyris Rot

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

Colonia Oud Colonia Intensa Oud

Acqua di Parma· 2012

Oud by Acqua di Parma

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A fall and winter fragrance that comes alive after dark — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

94%

Spring

58%

Summer

42%

Fall

100%

Day

74%

Night

100%

Where

Office

73%

Casual

83%

Date

100%

Club

68%

Formal

92%

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Sport

38%