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Musk Butterfly by Kilian — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Kilian· 2021

Musk Butterfly

7.513Typically ~$250

Mostly aldehydes and damask rose absolute, warmed by ambrette seed absolute. Best in spring, made for daily wear.

FloralPowderyFreshSweetWoody

Perfumer: Mathieu Nardin

Scent profile

Top notes

Aldehydes Damask rose absolute Turkish rose Madagascan geranium

Heart notes

Moroccan violet leaf

Base notes

Ambrette seed absolute Sandalwood

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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