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Varens Secret 1 by Ulric de Varens — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Ulric de Varens· 2012

Varens Secret 1

Name: Varens Secret 1 by Ulric de Varens
Brand: Ulric de Varens
Rating: 9 (4 reviews)

9.04Typically ~$15

A gourmand scent built around black pepper over amber. Best in fall, made for dates.

GourmandWoodyFruityFreshEarthy

Scent profile

Top notes

Black pepperMandarin orangePeach

Heart notes

FrankincenseGardeniaJasmine

Base notes

AmberPatchouliSandalwood

When to wear it

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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86%

Spring

83%

Summer

75%

Fall

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Day

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Night

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Where

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78%

Casual

97%

Date

100%

Club

72%

Formal

81%

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