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Carnation by Mona di Orio — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Carnation by Mona di Orio

Carnation

8.2232Typically ~$250

Bourbon geranium and bergamot up top, drying down to styrax and amber. Best in fall, made for dates.

OrientalWoodySpicyFloralPowdery

Scent profile

Top notes

Bourbon Geranium Bergamot

Heart notes

Ylang-Ylang Jasmine Violet Precious Woods

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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