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23BC by Scent Nostalgia — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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23BC

Name: 23BC by Scent Nostalgia
Brand: Scent Nostalgia

Opens on aldehydes, settles into a oakmoss-woody base. Best in fall, made for formal wear.

WoodyFreshSpicyEarthyChypre

Scent profile

Top notes

AldehydesMimosaRoseCoriander

Heart notes

PatchouliCardamomCedarBay Leaf

Base notes

OakmossPatchouli

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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Alix

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When to wear it

A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for formal occasions and the office.

FallDayFormal occasions

When

Winter

84%

Spring

79%

Summer

63%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

92%

Where

Office

99%

Casual

99%

Date

99%

Club

62%

Formal

100%

Wearability profile derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes. 100% = its strongest setting.

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53%