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Samba Ruby by Perfumer's Workshop — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Samba Ruby by Perfumer's Workshop

Perfumer's Workshop

Samba Ruby

Typically ~$20

A oriental scent built around strawberry over benzoin. Best in fall, made for dates.

OrientalSweetSpicyFloralWoody

Scent profile

Top notes

Strawberry Nectarine Black Licorice

Heart notes

Rose Dahlia Star Anise

Base notes

Benzoin Tonka Bean

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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