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KL by Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld· Eau de Parfum

KL

8.9449Typically ~$35

Spices and aldehydes up top, drying down to ambergris and benzoin. Best in fall, made for dates.

Perfumer: Roger Pellégrino, Firmenich

Scent profile

Top notes

Spices Aldehydes Orange Bergamot

Heart notes

Cinnamon Clove Pimento Rose Jasmine

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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Balenciaga· 1982

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Base notes

Ambergris Benzoin Patchouli Sandalwood Styrax Vanilla Civet Frankincense Labdanum

When to wear it

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

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

96%

Spring

70%

Summer

53%

Fall

100%

Day

76%

Night

100%

Where

Office

66%

Casual

78%

Date

100%

Club

65%

Formal

84%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Estēe Lauder· 1978

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Dana· 1992

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Sport

27%