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Basala Basara by Shiseido / 資生堂 — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Shiseido / 資生堂· 1993· Eau de Toilette

Basala Basara

8.177Typically ~$60

A spicy scent built around lavender over leather.

SpicyLeatheryWoodyEarthyGreen

Perfumer: Dominique Preyssas

Scent profile

Top notes

Lavender Citrus notes Blossoms

Heart notes

Spices Tobacco Dry notes

Base notes

Leather Sandalwood

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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Spring

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