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The Perfect Smoking by Zara

Zara· 2019

The Perfect Smoking

7.4few votesTypically ~$25

Opens on black pepper, settles into a sandalwood-spicy base.

SpicySmokyWoodySyntheticOriental

Scent profile

Top notes

Black Pepper Bergamot Nutmeg

Heart notes

Incense Saffron Star Anise Jasmine

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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