This Is Not a Blue Bottle 1.1

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This Is Not a Blue Bottle 1.1

Histoires de Parfums · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2015

≈ $170 · 4oz · approx. retail

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A surrealist-inspired amber that opens on sparkling aldehydes and electric orange before a metallic-geranium and honey heart settles into warm amber, musk, and patchouli. Named for Magritte, it is polished, radiant, and easy to wear despite its depth.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

SpringFallWinterDailyEvening

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