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Afrika-Olifant by Nishane — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Afrika-Olifant by Nishane

Nishane· 2014

Afrika-Olifant

7.2167Typically ~$220

A animal scent built around labdanum over civettone.

AnimalSpicyLeatheryResinousWoody

Perfumer: Jorge Lee

Scent profile

Top notes

Labdanum Frankincense Myrrh Ambergris

Heart notes

Castoreum Civet Leather Oud

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

Black Oud Extreme Amber by LM Parfums

Black Oud Extreme Amber

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