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Casta Diva

Nobile 1942 · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2009

Floral · Floral AmberNicheunisex

≈ $160 · 75ml · approx. retail

Casta Diva (2009) takes its name from the celebrated aria in Bellini's opera Norma. A white-floral heart of jasmine, osmanthus and neroli rests on a warm base of vanilla, oakmoss and amber, referencing the tradition of opera singers being barred from wearing perfume on stage.

White FloralFloralVanillaAmberMossy / Chypre

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Ylang-YlangGreen NotesJasmine

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

OsmanthusJasmineNeroli

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

VanillaOakmossAmberWhite Musk

Best for

SpringFallEveningSpecial Occasion

Perfumer

Marie Duchêne

9 in collection

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