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Castelli di Sabbia by Nobile 1942 — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Castelli di Sabbia by Nobile 1942

Nobile 1942· 2020

Castelli di Sabbia

6.620Typically ~$180

Mostly date and cardamom, warmed by vetiver. A fall pick, strongest after dark.

SpicyWoodySweetOrientalFruity

Scent profile

Top notes

Heart notes

Cardamom Cinnamon Black pepper

Base notes

Vetiver Cedarwood Musk Nagarmotha

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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