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Malvs by Nobile 1942

Nobile 1942· 2018

Malvs

7.9116Typically ~$180

Opens on frankincense, settles into a sandalwood-spicy base.

SpicySmokyWoodyResinousSweet

Perfumer: Christian Carbonnel a.k.a. Chris Maurice

Scent profile

Top notes

Frankincense Pink pepper Apple

Heart notes

Frankincense Amber Myrrh Cedarwood

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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