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Christian Lacroix

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France

Noir

3.5969 ratings·Men·Amber Oriental

Opens with Ginger, Saffron, Licorice moves through Cardamom, Orris Root, Ambergris, Incense, Iris, Moss and settles into White Cedar Extract, Vetiver, Musk, Aromatic Notes, Driftwood.

Perfumers

Pascal GaurinYves Cassar

Main Accords

warm spicywoodyaromaticpowderyearthy

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

warm spicy
100%
woody
80%
aromatic
59%
powdery
39%
earthy
18%

Composition

Notes Pyramid

Top Notes

Ginger

Ginger

Licorice

Licorice

saffron

saffron

Heart Notes

Ambergris

Ambergris

Cardamom

Cardamom

Incense

Incense

iris

iris

Moss

Moss

Orris Root

Orris Root

Base Notes

aromatic notes

aromatic notes

Driftwood

Driftwood

Musk

Musk

Vetiver

Vetiver

White Cedar Extract

White Cedar Extract

Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

Peak

Winter

100%

Spring

77%

Summer

53%

Autumn

100%

Day

75%

Night

100%

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Community

What People Think

3.59

69 imported community ratings

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