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Ambre Gris by Perris Monte Carlo — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Ambre Gris by Perris Monte Carlo

Perris Monte Carlo· 2012

Ambre Gris

7.0158Typically ~$180

A sweet scent built around artemisia over amber. A fall pick, strongest after dark.

SweetOrientalSpicyPowderyWoody

Perfumer: Gian Luca Perris Vice President [Perris Monte Carlo]

Scent profile

Top notes

Heart notes

Base notes

Amber Labdanum Musk Coumarin Vanilla

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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