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Capeline by Yves Saint Laurent — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Capeline by Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent

Capeline

8.3277Typically ~$110

Mostly bergamot and mandarin orange, warmed by vanilla absolute. Suits daily wear in summer.

FloralCreamyFreshCitrusSweet

Scent profile

Top notes

Bergamot Mandarin Orange

Heart notes

Lily Ylang-Ylang Sea water Neroli

Base notes

Vanilla Absolute White Musk

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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