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Archetipo by Mendittorosa — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Archetipo by Mendittorosa

Mendittorosa· 2017

Archetipo

7.8127Typically ~$280

Fir balsam and frankincense up top, drying down to labdanum and java vetiver. Best in fall, made for dates.

WoodyResinousSpicyGreenSmoky

Perfumer: Luca Maffei

Scent profile

Top notes

Fir balsam Frankincense Pink pepper

Heart notes

Bushman's candle

Base notes

Labdanum Java vetiver Black amber Cashmere wood

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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