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Star for Men by Mauboussin

Mauboussin· 2024

Star for Men

8.5few votesTypically ~$35

Opens on black pepper, settles into a bourbon vanilla-spicy base. Best in fall, made for dates.

SpicyPowderyWoodySweetFloral

Scent profile

Top notes

Black pepper Guatemala cardamom

Heart notes

Frankincense Saffron

Base notes

Bourbon vanilla Indonesian patchouli Iris Virginia cedar

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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93%

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