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

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Yves de Sistelle· 2012

Chess

Name: Chess by Yves de Sistelle
Brand: Yves de Sistelle
Rating: 4.8 (3 reviews)

4.83

A woody scent built around cardamom over gaiac wood. Best in fall, made for dates.

WoodySweet

Scent profile

Top notes

CardamomGingerJuniper

Heart notes

AmberFrankincenseHoneyIrisLeatherMyrrh

Base notes

Gaiac wood

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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When to wear it

A fall and winter fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

94%

Spring

62%

Summer

45%

Fall

100%

Day

82%

Night

100%

Where

Office

76%

Casual

88%

Date

100%

Club

67%

Formal

88%

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Sport

36%