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

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Joséphine by Rancé 1795

Joséphine

7.6109Typically ~$150

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

FloralPowderySweetSpicyWoody

Perfumer: Francois Rancé

Scent profile

Top notes

Hawthorn Hyacinth May rose Peony Ylang-ylang Jasmine Lilac Bergamot

Heart notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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From the same house

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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%

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

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Sport

49%