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Maison Aurelle
Ambre Nuit
A warm amber fragrance styled for long winter evenings.
Official notes: Bergamot, cedar, vanilla, amber
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Price tier: Mid-range. $$Sample entry
Atelier Voss
Iris Blanc
A powdery, pale iris with a soft musk finish, styled for everyday quiet luxury.
Official notes: White iris, sandalwood, musk
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Nocturne Parfums
Cedre Fume
Smoked cedar and vetiver for cold, clear evenings.
Official notes: Smoked cedar, vetiver, leather
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Studio Halden
Soft Linen
A clean, airy musk that suits a first step into niche perfume.
Official notes: Pear, cotton accord, white musk
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Nocturne Parfums
Cedre Fume
Smoked cedar and vetiver for cold, clear evenings.
Official notes: Smoked cedar, vetiver, leather
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Studio Halden
Soft Linen
A clean, airy musk that suits a first step into niche perfume.
Official notes: Pear, cotton accord, white musk
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Orsay & Fenn
Praline Hour
A gourmand spice blend styled for holiday dinners.
Official notes: Praline, cinnamon, tonka
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Maison Aurelle
Vanille Sauvage
A rounded vanilla with woody depth, styled as a base for stacking.
Official notes: Vanilla bean, tonka, sandalwood
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Kessler Laboratoire
Rose Noire
A dark rose with incense, styled for after-dark occasions.
Official notes: Dark rose, patchouli, incense
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Studio Halden
Green Tea Study
A light tea and ginger blend at an accessible price tier.
Official notes: Green tea, ginger, cedar
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All formulasFormula 02
Holiday Dinner Stack
Nocturne ParfumsCedre Fume
Orsay & FennPraline Hour
Suggested pairing based on published notes. Results vary by skin.
Formula 03
Quiet Morning Stack
Atelier VossIris Blanc
Studio HaldenSoft Linen
Suggested pairing based on published notes. Results vary by skin.
Formula 04
After Dark Stack
Kessler LaboratoireRose Noire
Maison AurelleAmbre Nuit
Suggested pairing based on published notes. Results vary by skin.
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