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Zimaya Bouquet Red
Afnan · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2023
≈ $20 · approx. retail
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An oriental-spicy fragrance often compared to Baccarat Rouge 540, blending saffron and jasmine with an ambergris-amberwood heart and a lavender-cedar base.
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