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James Heeley

Designer

France

Cardinal

4.201,044 ratings·Unisex·Amber Oriental

Opens with Linen, Black Pepper, Baie Rose moves through Myrrh, Olibanum, French Labdanum and settles into Amber, Patchouli, Vetyver.

Main Accords

amberwarm spicyfresh spicybalsamicwoody

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

amber
100%
warm spicy
80%
fresh spicy
59%
balsamic
39%
woody
18%

Composition

Notes Pyramid

Top Notes

Baie Rose

Baie Rose

black pepper

black pepper

linen

linen

Heart Notes

French labdanum

French labdanum

Myrrh

Myrrh

Olibanum

Olibanum

Base Notes

Amber

Amber

Patchouli

Patchouli

Vetyver

Vetyver

Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

Peak

Winter

100%

Spring

63%

Summer

35%

Autumn

97%

Day

51%

Night

100%

Profile Matches

Fragrances with a similar olfactive DNA based on shared notes, accords, and structure.

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Cardinal

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Cardinal

Uncategorized
Sovereign

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Sovereign

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Hermes

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Amber Oriental
Santalum

Profumum Roma

Santalum

Woody
Myrhha dello Yemen

Compagnia Delle Indie

Myrhha dello Yemen

Amber Oriental
Ambra Aurea

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Ambra Aurea

Amber Oriental

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Eau Sacree

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Eau Sacree

Uncategorized
If

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Amber Oriental
Jitterbug

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Sandalo Inspiritu

Amber Oriental

Reminds Me Of

Subjective associations — scents that users say evoke a similar feeling or memory.

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Opium Parfum

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Uncategorized
Scent Two: Laurel

Comme Des Garcons

Scent Two: Laurel

Aromatic Fougere
Unexpected

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Woody
Curzon Cologne

Geo F Trumper

Curzon Cologne

Woody

Community

What People Think

4.20

1,044 imported community ratings

Reviews

Community Reviews

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