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Aqaba

Designer

USA

The Sands Of Aqaba

4.1844 ratings·Women·2007·Aromatic Fougere

Opens with Chamomile, Algerian Geranium, Iris moves through Coriander, Cardamom and settles into Vetiver, Incense, Tuberose.

Perfumers

Vito Lenoci

Main Accords

aromaticherbalwarm spicyfloralwoody

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

aromatic
100%
herbal
80%
warm spicy
59%
floral
39%
woody
18%

Composition

Notes Pyramid

Top Notes

Algerian Geranium

Algerian Geranium

Chamomile

Chamomile

iris

iris

Heart Notes

Cardamom

Cardamom

Coriander

Coriander

Base Notes

Incense

Incense

tuberose

tuberose

Vetiver

Vetiver

Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

Winter

91%

Spring

87%

Summer

53%

Autumn

89%

Day

75%

Peak

Night

97%

Profile Matches

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Reminds Me Of

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

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Uncategorized

Community

What People Think

4.18

44 imported community ratings

Reviews

Community Reviews

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