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Balsamic Cardamom by Rituals — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Balsamic Cardamom by Rituals

Balsamic Cardamom

5.9few votesTypically ~$30

Opens on cardamom, settles into a tonka bean-synthetic base. Suits daily wear in fall.

SyntheticSpicyWoodyAquaticFresh

Scent profile

Top notes

Cardamom Lemon Pineapple

Heart notes

Lavender Calone Geranium

Base notes

Tonka bean Cedarwood

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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