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Saharienne by Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent· 2011

Saharienne

7.2243Typically ~$110

Opens on lemon, settles into a ginger-fresh base.

FreshCitrusFloralSpicyFruity

Perfumer: Carlos Benaïm, Anne Flipo, IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances)

Scent profile

Top notes

Lemon Bergamot Mandarin orange

Heart notes

Orange blossom White blossoms Currant leaf Galbanum

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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