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Le Vetiver Itasca by Lubin
by Bavard
I like this more than Lubin's Le Vetiver Bluff, and find it at least on par with their regular Le Vetyver/Le Vetiver, although different. Le Vetiver was more of a soapy vetiver. Le Vetiver Itasca is more complex, and smells part classic, part wel...More
Bleu de Chanel Parfum by Chanel
by Redneck Perfumisto
Heartwood soul set free Fresh and woody inside-out Yet utterly Bleu....More
Wanted by Night by Azzaro
by rbaker
The prominent impression I get is that of sweet fruitiness. The fruity side is quite nonspecific, with touches of ginger and vetiver. The sweetness is mostly cinnamon-based, a bit vanilla-like at times, although otherwise not particularly typical. ...More