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City of Angels by Royal Apothic — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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City of Angels by Royal Apothic

Royal Apothic· 2010· Eau de Parfum

City of Angels

8.418

Bergamot and grapefruit up top, drying down to black orchid and rosewood. Best in spring, made for daily wear.

Perfumer: Sean O'Mara Perfume maker

Scent profile

Top notes

Bergamot Grapefruit Rose

Heart notes

Geranium Linden blossom Rose leaf

Base notes

Black orchid Rosewood

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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