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Cèdre & Oranger by L'Occitane
by rbaker
Initially the orange dominates; a slightly sweet orange that is fresh a few quite bright, mint no a strongly refreshing blast. The cedar arrives very soon, a soft smooth and of adequately developed cedar character. It provides a counterbalanc...More
Vétiver Extraordinaire by Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle
by speedracer
A citrusy, woody vetiver that’s more clean than sweet but really doesn’t feel too dated. Just feels classy and masculine. Combines a soapiness with a woody musk that actually comes off a bit like cumin up close, kinda rubbery or like peppery body odo...More
Ormonde Elixir by Ormonde Jayne
by notspendingamillion
Balanced It opens with a tad bit of oud to open up. I've only tried Ormonde Man, and not Woman, but this definitely smells the same as that, if you have tried it. They are the same fragrance, but tweaked. Man is a bit more pine smelling, and E...More