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Cologne Noire by Van Cleef & Arpels — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Cologne Noire by Van Cleef & Arpels

Van Cleef & Arpels· 2009

Cologne Noire

6.271Typically ~$70

Mostly bitter orange and mandarin orange, warmed by cardamom.

WoodyFreshSpicyCitrusSmoky

Perfumer: Mark Buxton

Scent profile

Top notes

Bitter orange Mandarin orange Neroli Bergamot

Heart notes

Ginger Black pepper

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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