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Why Not a Fougère by Mark Buxton — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Why Not a Fougère by Mark Buxton

Why Not a Fougère

7.516Typically ~$130

Bergamot and mandarin orange up top, drying down to narcissus and patchouli. Best in spring, made for daily wear.

FreshCitrusSpicyGreenFloral

Scent profile

Top notes

Bergamot Mandarin Orange Pink Pepper Angelica Pear Cedar Needles

Heart notes

Lavender Geranium

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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Base notes

Narcissus Patchouli Osmanthus Tonka Bean Musk

When to wear it

A spring fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

52%

Spring

100%

Summer

92%

Fall

68%

Day

100%

Night

57%

Where

Office

94%

Casual

100%

Date

75%

Club

45%

Formal

77%

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

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7.712~$20

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Mark Buxton

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Mark Buxton

Hot Leather by Mark Buxton

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Mark Buxton

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Spiritual Healing by Mark Buxton

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Mark Buxton

Sport

69%