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Karl Lagerfeld · Eau de Toilette (EDT) · 1983
A bold spicy oriental born in the Firmenich labs during the height of 1980s power-perfumery, worn as a signature scent by Lagerfeld himself for a time. The exact perfumer was never publicly credited, a common gap for fragrances of this era.
The scent
Best for
FallWinterEveningSpecial Occasion
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Based on shared notes and accords — cheaper picks are flagged.
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