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Challenge Re/Fresh by Lacoste — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Challenge Re/Fresh by Lacoste

Lacoste· 2011

Challenge Re/Fresh

7.3199Typically ~$60

Opens on birch leaf, settles into a patchouli base. Best in fall, made for dates.

Perfumer: Jacques Huclier, Guillaume Flavigny

Scent profile

Top notes

Birch leaf Cardamom Cistus

Heart notes

Oregano Rosemary Somalian frankincense

Base notes

Patchouli Tolu balm

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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Spring

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Date

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Formal

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