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Perfumes like New York

Parfums de Nicolaï New York is for men, about €150–250 for a full bottle. Citrus, clove and oakmoss, a classic Manhattan gentleman. Notes: citrus, clove, pepper, oakmoss, amber. Moderate · lasts 4–8h · autumn, winter · office-safe.

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1. DiptyqueNicheUnisex€€€
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   Vetyverio

   Clean earthy vetiver with citrus and geranium, a crisp white shirt in summer. Shares citrus, clove with New York.

   Notes: vetiver, citrus, geranium, nutmeg, bergamot, clove · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
2. Le LaboNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Vetiver 46

   Smoky vetiver with incense, clove and pepper, dark and resinous. Shares clove, pepper with New York.

   Notes: vetiver, incense, labdanum, clove, pepper · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
3. Serge LutensNicheUnisex€€€
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   Serge Noire

   Cumin, clove and incense, a black wool cloak. Shares clove, amber with New York.

   Notes: cumin, clove, incense, ebony, amber, cinnamon · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
4. Floris LondonNicheFor men€€€
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   No. 89

   Lavender, neroli and sandalwood, a classic English gentleman. Shares oakmoss with New York.

   Notes: lavender, neroli, bergamot, sandalwood, oakmoss · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, autumn · office-safe
5. Parfums de MarlyNicheFor men€€€€
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   Herod

   Tobacco and cinnamon with vanilla, warm and spicy. Shares pepper with New York.

   Notes: tobacco, cinnamon, pepper, vanilla, osmanthus · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
6. KilianNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Smoking Hot

   Apple tobacco with cinnamon and vanilla, like a hookah lounge. Shares oakmoss with New York.

   Notes: tobacco, apple, cinnamon, vanilla, oakmoss · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · autumn, winter
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   The Tragedy of Lord George

   Brandy, tonka and beeswax, an old gentleman's study. Shares amber, oakmoss with New York.

   Notes: brandy, tonka, beeswax, amber, oakmoss · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · autumn, winter · office-safe
8. CreedNicheFor men€€€€
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   Aventus

   Smoky pineapple and birch, the scent of success and confidence. Shares oakmoss with New York.

   Notes: pineapple, blackcurrant, birch, patchouli, oakmoss, musk · Strong · lasts 8h+ · spring, summer, autumn · office-safe

Before buying a full bottle, try a sample of two or three of these for a few days. Niche perfume changes a lot on skin.