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Perfumes like 1996

Byredo 1996 is unisex, about €150–250 for a full bottle, and now hard to find. Iris, black pepper and leather, an arty black-and-white photograph. Notes: iris, black pepper, juniper, leather, amber. Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter.

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1. Memo ParisNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Irish Leather

   Juniper, clary sage and leather, riding across wet Irish hills. Shares juniper, leather, iris with 1996.

   Notes: juniper, pink pepper, clary sage, leather, iris, tonka · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · spring, autumn · office-safe
2. Francesca BianchiUltra-nicheUnisex€€€€
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   The Lover's Tale

   Tarragon, iris and leather, a dark love story. Shares iris, leather with 1996.

   Notes: tarragon, iris, leather, labdanum, osmanthus, musk · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
3. Comme des GarçonsNicheUnisex€€€
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   Black

   Black pepper, licorice and birch tar, dark and graphic. Shares black pepper with 1996.

   Notes: black pepper, licorice, birch tar, incense, cedar, pepper · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
4. L'Artisan ParfumeurNicheUnisex€€€
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   Dzing!

   Leather, sawdust and caramel at an old circus. Shares leather, iris with 1996.

   Notes: leather, sawdust, caramel, ginger, iris, musk · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · autumn, winter · office-safe
5. Frédéric MalleNicheFor women€€€€
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   Iris Poudre

   Powdery iris and aldehydes, a silk scarf and a pearl necklace. Shares iris with 1996.

   Notes: iris, aldehydes, vanilla, musk, sandalwood · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter, spring · office-safe
6. Penhaligon'sNicheUnisex€€€
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   Juniper Sling

   A London gin cocktail with juniper, cherry and brown sugar. Shares juniper, black pepper with 1996.

   Notes: juniper, angelica, black pepper, cherry, brown sugar, vetiver · Moderate · lasts up to 4h · spring, summer, autumn · office-safe
7. Parfums de MarlyNicheFor women€€€€
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   Safanad

   Orange blossom, iris and vanilla, soft and powdery. Shares iris, amber with 1996.

   Notes: orange blossom, iris, vanilla, sandalwood, pear, amber · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · spring, autumn · office-safe
8. AmouageNicheFor women€€€€
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   Dia Woman

   Peach, rose and iris with frankincense, a soft powdery light. Shares iris with 1996.

   Notes: peach, rose, iris, frankincense, musk · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, autumn · office-safe

Before buying a full bottle, try a sample of two or three of these for a few days. Niche perfume changes a lot on skin.