Pikovaya Dama

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Pikovaya Dama

Xerjoff · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2014

≈ $459 · approx. retail

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An homage to Pushkin's The Queen of Spades, Pikovaya Dama is a floral aldehyde fragrance opening with sparkling aldehydes and rose, resting on an iris-incense heart and a musky woody base.

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

SpringFallWinterDailyOfficeEvening

Perfumer

Chris Maurice

Italian · 35 in collection

Co-founder and nose associated with Xerjoff's signature opulent style.

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