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Paul Smith· 2007· Eau de Toilette

Story

6.729Typically ~$34

Bergamot and grapefruit up top, drying down to cedarwood and haitian vetiver. Suits daily wear in spring.

FreshGreenCitrusWoodySpicy

Perfumer: Nathalie Gracia-Cetto

Scent profile

Top notes

Bergamot Grapefruit Ivy

Heart notes

Green rose Jasmine

Base notes

Cedarwood Haitian vetiver Mineral amber

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A spring and summer fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

67%

Spring

100%

Summer

96%

Fall

82%

Day

100%

Night

65%

Where

Office

99%

Casual

100%

Date

78%

Club

52%

Formal

81%

Performance

Longevitymoderate

Sillagemoderate

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting). Longevity and sillage reflect community reports.

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Sport

78%