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Coloratura by Maison Francis Kurkdjian — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Coloratura by Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Maison Francis Kurkdjian· 2012

Coloratura

8.923Typically ~$240

Opens on mandarin orange, settles into an ambergris base. Suits the office in spring.

Perfumer: Francis Kurkdjian

Scent profile

Top notes

Mandarin orange Sicilian lemon

Heart notes

Lily of the valley Peony Rose White lily

Base notes

Ambergris Vetiver

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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57%

Spring

100%

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90%

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70%

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Where

Office

100%

Casual

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Date

85%

Club

45%

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