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Petit Ange by Nicolaï — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Petit Ange

6.113Typically ~$150

Mandarin orange and bergamot up top, drying down to benzoin and vanilla. Best in spring, made for daily wear.

FreshFloralPowderyFruitySpicy

Perfumer: Patricia de Nicolaï

Scent profile

Top notes

Mandarin orange Bergamot Grapefruit

Heart notes

Jasmine Purple lilac Rose Sandalwood White lilac

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

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

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

75%

Spring

100%

Summer

92%

Fall

87%

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100%

Night

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Where

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Date

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Club

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Formal

86%

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