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Avon

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USA

Christian Lacroix Noir

3.82181 ratings·Men·2007·Amber Oriental

Opens with Ginger, Saffron, Licorice moves through Orris Root, Cardamom, Iris, Moss, Incense, Ambergris and settles into White Cedar Extract, Musk, Vetiver, Driftwood, Aromatic Notes.

Perfumers

Pascal GaurinYves Cassar

Main Accords

warm spicywoodypowderyirisearthy

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

warm spicy
100%
woody
80%
powdery
59%
iris
39%
earthy
18%

Composition

Notes Pyramid

Top Notes

Ginger

Ginger

Licorice

Licorice

saffron

saffron

Heart Notes

Ambergris

Ambergris

Cardamom

Cardamom

Incense

Incense

iris

iris

Moss

Moss

Orris Root

Orris Root

Base Notes

aromatic notes

aromatic notes

Driftwood

Driftwood

Musk

Musk

Vetiver

Vetiver

White Cedar Extract

White Cedar Extract

Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

Peak

Winter

100%

Spring

63%

Summer

35%

Autumn

100%

Day

57%

Night

100%

Profile Matches

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Reminds Me Of

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Community

What People Think

3.82

181 imported community ratings

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