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Noir de by Réminiscence — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Réminiscence· 2009

Noir de

7.3141Typically ~$70

Opens on elemi resin, settles into a frankincense-spicy base. Suits dates in fall.

SpicyWoodyResinousSmokyEarthy

Perfumer: Jacques Flori

Scent profile

Top notes

Elemi resin Eucalyptus Galbanum Coriander Bergamot Lemon

Heart notes

Patchouli Rose Violet

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

93%

Spring

72%

Summer

54%

Fall

100%

Day

91%

Night

100%

Where

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84%

Casual

94%

Date

100%

Club

65%

Formal

93%

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45%