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Frédéric Malle Promise is unisex, €400+ for a full bottle. Rose, cumin and incense with oud, an Ottoman promise. Notes: rose, clove, patchouli, labdanum, pink pepper, cypriol, ambroxan. Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter.

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1. Le LaboNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Oud 27

   Dark oud and saffron with incense, an animalic night in a Middle Eastern palace. Shares rose, patchouli with Promise.

   Notes: oud, saffron, rose, incense, patchouli, cedar · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
2. Maison CrivelliNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Hibiscus Mahajad

   Hibiscus and rose with leather and cinnamon, a Rajasthan palace. Shares rose, clove, patchouli with Promise.

   Notes: hibiscus, raspberry, rose, clove, leather, vanilla, patchouli · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
3. Roja ParfumsUltra-nicheUnisex€€€€€
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   Amber Aoud

   Rose, amber and oud, rich Arabian luxury. Shares rose, labdanum with Promise.

   Notes: rose, amber, oud, saffron, labdanum, sandalwood · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
4. XerjoffNicheUnisex€€€€€
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   More Than Words

   Oud, rose and vanilla, deep and opulent. Shares rose, patchouli with Promise.

   Notes: oud, rose, patchouli, vanilla, jasmine, amber · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
5. AmouageNicheFor women€€€€
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   Interlude Woman

   Amber, rose and incense, a warm smoky interlude. Shares rose, labdanum with Promise.

   Notes: bergamot, amber, rose, incense, labdanum, opoponax · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
6. Serge LutensNicheUnisex€€€
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   Musc Koublaï Khän

   Animalic musk with labdanum, very sensual and warm-skinned. Shares labdanum, rose, patchouli with Promise.

   Notes: musk, labdanum, costus, rose, ambergris, patchouli · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
7. Maison Francis KurkdjianNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Absolue Pour le Soir

   Honey, incense and cumin, an opulent evening. Shares rose with Promise.

   Notes: honey, incense, benzoin, cumin, rose, sandalwood · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
8. DiptyqueNicheUnisex€€€
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   Eau Capitale

   Rose and bergamot over patchouli, a chic Paris boulevard. Shares rose, patchouli, pink pepper with Promise.

   Notes: bergamot, rose, patchouli, blackcurrant, pink pepper · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, autumn · office-safe

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1. Le LaboNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Vetiver 46

   Smoky vetiver with incense, clove and pepper, dark and resinous. Shares labdanum, clove with Promise.

   Notes: vetiver, incense, labdanum, clove, pepper · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
2. Maison CrivelliNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Oud Maracujá

   Passion fruit and oud with saffron, exotic and bold. Shares rose, patchouli, labdanum with Promise.

   Notes: passion fruit, saffron, rose, leather, patchouli, labdanum, akigalawood · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
3. CreedNicheFor women€€€€
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   Aventus for Her

   Green apple and rose over musk, bold and fresh. Shares rose, pink pepper with Promise.

   Notes: green apple, rose, sandalwood, musk, blackcurrant, pink pepper, peach · Strong · lasts 8h+ · spring, summer, autumn · office-safe
4. InitioNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Oud for Greatness

   Saffron, oud and lavender, bold and powerful. Shares patchouli with Promise.

   Notes: saffron, nutmeg, lavender, oud, patchouli, musk · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter

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.