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Pierre Cardin

Designer

France

Paradoxe

4.12173 ratings·Women·1983·Amber Oriental

Opens with Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange moves through Hyacinth, Tuberose, Ylang-ylang, Iris, Jasmine and settles into Leather, Oak Moss, Incense, Musk, Pepper, Amber.

Perfumers

Raymond Chaillan

Main Accords

amberleatherfresh spicysmokycitrus

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

amber
100%
leather
80%
fresh spicy
59%
smoky
39%
citrus
18%

Composition

Notes Pyramid

Top Notes

Amalfi Lemon

Amalfi Lemon

Bergamot

Bergamot

Mandarin Orange

Mandarin Orange

Heart Notes

hyacinth

hyacinth

iris

iris

Jasmine

Jasmine

tuberose

tuberose

Ylang-Ylang

Ylang-Ylang

Base Notes

Amber

Amber

Incense

Incense

Leather

Leather

Musk

Musk

oak moss

oak moss

Pepper

Pepper

Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

Peak

Winter

100%

Spring

100%

Summer

100%

Autumn

95%

Day

100%

Night

100%

Profile Matches

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Leather
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Six Scents

No. 4 Nappa Noir

Leather
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Hokkabaz

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Hokkabaz

Woody
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Iceberg Homme

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Reminds Me Of

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

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Envy for Men

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Les Exclusifs de Chanel Cuir de Russie 1924

Chanel

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Uncategorized
Erotic

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Erotic

Uncategorized

Community

What People Think

4.12

173 imported community ratings

Reviews

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