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Armada Black by Yves de Sistelle — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Armada Black by Yves de Sistelle

Yves de Sistelle

Armada Black

6.911Typically ~$20

Pineapple at first spray; patchouli is what stays on skin. Best in fall, made for daily wear.

SpicyResinousWoodyFreshFruity

Scent profile

Top notes

Pineapple Cardamom Cinnamon Citrus notes

Heart notes

Pineapple Bamboo Cedar Green apple

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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