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Clever Dare by Mary Kay — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Clever Dare by Mary Kay

Clever Dare

8.225Typically ~$30

Sicilian bergamot at first spray; madagascar vanilla is what stays on skin. Suits daily wear in spring.

FloralCitrusFreshWoodyCreamy

Scent profile

Top notes

Sicilian Bergamot Ginger Apricot Red Apple

Heart notes

Orange Blossom Lily-of-the-Valley Peony

Base notes

Madagascar Vanilla

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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