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Cool Contrast by Otto Kern

Otto Kern· 2018· Eau de Toilette

Cool Contrast

6.826Typically ~$17

Aquatic notes and black pepper up top, drying down to cashmeran and vetiver. Best in fall, made for daily wear.

SpicyFreshSyntheticWoodySweet

Scent profile

Top notes

Aquatic notes Black pepper Green apple

Heart notes

Cardamom Violet leaf Lavender

Base notes

Cashmeran Vetiver

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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Fall

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Where

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Date

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Performance

Longevitymoderate

Sillagemoderate

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