Faces of Francis

Notes

Top notes

• Aldehydes Sparkling, soapy, waxy fizz; like freshly ironed linen and champagne.
• Saffron Leathery, golden and slightly metallic spice with a dry, honeyed warmth.

Heart notes

• Juniper Crisp, piney-gin berry with a fresh, resinous bite.
• Driftwood Dry, pale, sun-bleached wood with a faintly salty, weathered feel.

Base notes

• Oud Dark, resinous, smoky and slightly medicinal wood, with a rich, leathery depth.
• Ambergris Salty, sweet, skin-like and slightly marine; a soft, glowing warmth.
• Cypriol Earthy, smoky and woody-spicy root, like damp soil and incense.
• Vetiver Earthy, smoky, green root with a dry, grassy depth.

Smells like Faces of Francis

1. London Funk Vilhelm Parfumerie
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2. Annone Pantheon Roma
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4. Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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5. Encens Mythique d'Orient Guerlain
   45% similar, shares aldehydes, ambergris and saffron
6. Hayat Xerjoff
   45% similar, shares cypriol, saffron and oud
7. The Oud Affair Vilhelm Parfumerie
   44% similar, shares oud
8. Bois d'Iris Van Cleef & Arpels
   43% similar, shares ambergris and vetiver
9. Parfum de la Nuit 3 Roja Parfums
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10. AM Fragrance du Bois
    42% similar, shares cypriol, saffron and oud
11. Crimson Rocks Amouage
    41% similar, shares vetiver
12. 37 Rue de Bellechasse Yves Saint Laurent
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