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Sombres Dessins by Jovoy — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Sombres Dessins by Jovoy

Jovoy· 2015

Sombres Dessins

7.0few votesTypically ~$250

Mostly pink pepper and italian bergamot, warmed by frankincense. Best in fall, made for dates.

SpicyResinousFloralOrientalWoody

Perfumer: Amélie Bourgeois

Scent profile

Top notes

Pink pepper Italian bergamot

Heart notes

Osmanthus Patchouli Rose Saffron

Base notes

Frankincense Labdanum

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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