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Theseus by Lorenzo Villoresi

Lorenzo Villoresi· 2011

Theseus

6.974Typically ~$150

A green scent built around black pepper over vetiver.

GreenFreshSpicyCitrusWoody

Perfumer: Lorenzo Villoresi

Scent profile

Top notes

Black pepper Citrus fruits Bergamot Green notes Clary sage Blossoms Nutmeg

Heart notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and date nights.

FallDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

88%

Spring

92%

Summer

77%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

88%

Where

Office

94%

Casual

100%

Date

96%

Club

63%

Formal

94%

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Sport

60%