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Athanor by Mendittorosa

Mendittorosa· 2020

Athanor

7.811Typically ~$280

A smoky scent built around blackcurrant over black amber. Suits dates in fall.

SmokyGreenWoodyEarthyResinous

Perfumer: Luca Maffei

Scent profile

Top notes

Blackcurrant Saffron Sulfur

Heart notes

Cypriol Frankincense Iris

Base notes

Black amber Cashmeran

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A fall and winter fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and everyday wear.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

93%

Spring

72%

Summer

53%

Fall

100%

Day

90%

Night

100%

Where

Office

85%

Casual

98%

Date

100%

Club

64%

Formal

98%

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

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Sport

44%