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Pastel Oud by The Merchant Of Venice — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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The Merchant Of Venice· 2023

Pastel Oud

9.9few votesTypically ~$150

A spicy scent built around clove over gaiac wood. Best in fall, made for dates.

SpicyOrientalLeatheryFreshSweet

Scent profile

Top notes

Clove Mugwort Plum Rosemary

Heart notes

Freesia Lavender Leather Ylang-ylang

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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