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Back to the Roots by Vilhelm Parfumerie — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Back to the Roots by Vilhelm Parfumerie

Vilhelm Parfumerie· 2023

Back to the Roots

7.616Typically ~$200

Ambrette seed and angelica up top, drying down to driftwood and musk. Best in spring, made for the office.

FreshSpicyGreenFloralPowdery

Scent profile

Top notes

Ambrette seed Angelica Galbanum Petitgrain

Heart notes

Ginger Iris Violet White tea

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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