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Calicantus by Santa Maria Novella — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Calicantus by Santa Maria Novella

Santa Maria Novella· 2016

Calicantus

8.052Typically ~$140

Ylang-ylang and african orange flower up top, drying down to oak moss and woodsy notes.

FloralPowderySynthetic

Scent profile

Top notes

Ylang-Ylang African Orange Flower Bergamot

Heart notes

Carnation Narcissus Jasmine Powdery Notes

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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SpringDayDate nights

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Spring

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