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Joséphine by Rancé 1795 — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Rancé 1795

Joséphine

Name: Joséphine by Rancé 1795
Brand: Rancé 1795
Rating: 7.6 (109 reviews)

7.6109Typically ~$150

A floral scent built around hawthorn over sandalwood. Suits daily wear in spring.

FloralPowderySweetSpicyWoody

Perfumer: Francois Rancé

Scent profile

Top notes

HawthornHyacinthMay rosePeonyYlang-ylangJasmineLilacBergamot

Heart notes

GalbanumGeraniumPeach

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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Base notes

SandalwoodEbonyAmbergrisBourbon vanillaWhite musk

When to wear it

A spring and fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and date nights.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

82%

Spring

100%

Summer

83%

Fall

93%

Day

100%

Night

86%

Where

Office

91%

Casual

100%

Date

95%

Club

61%

Formal

86%

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8.4681~$34

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Zeme (Земля)

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6.612

Sport

49%