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Perfumes like Tolu

Ormonde Jayne Tolu is unisex, about €250–400 for a full bottle. Tolu balsam, rose and amber, a warm golden glow. Notes: tolu balsam, rose, orange blossom, amber, frankincense, musk. Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter · office-safe.

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1. Le LaboNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Fleur d'Oranger 27

   Orange blossom in a Mediterranean courtyard, bright, clean and sunny. Shares orange blossom, musk, amber with Tolu.

   Notes: orange blossom, petitgrain, lemon, musk, bergamot, amber · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
2. AmouageNicheFor women€€€€
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   Interlude Woman

   Amber, rose and incense, a warm smoky interlude. Shares amber, rose with Tolu.

   Notes: bergamot, amber, rose, incense, labdanum, opoponax · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
3. Parfums de MarlyNicheFor women€€€€
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   Safanad

   Orange blossom, iris and vanilla, soft and powdery. Shares orange blossom, amber with Tolu.

   Notes: orange blossom, iris, vanilla, sandalwood, pear, amber · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · spring, autumn · office-safe
4. Papillon Artisan PerfumesUltra-nicheUnisex€€€
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   Bengale Rouge

   Rose, cinnamon and vanilla curled up like a warm cat. Shares rose with Tolu.

   Notes: rose, cinnamon, vanilla, benzoin, tonka, iris · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
5. Penhaligon'sNicheFor women€€€
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   Luna

   Bitter orange and juniper under moonlight, calm and fresh. Shares rose, amber with Tolu.

   Notes: bitter orange, juniper, rose, amber, bergamot, myrrh · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
6. Profumum RomaUltra-nicheUnisex€€€€
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   Olibanum

   Pure frankincense resin, a cathedral full of smoke. Shares frankincense, amber with Tolu.

   Notes: frankincense, myrrh, amber, incense, elemi · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
7. Roja ParfumsUltra-nicheUnisex€€€€€
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   Amber Aoud

   Rose, amber and oud, rich Arabian luxury. Shares rose, amber with Tolu.

   Notes: rose, amber, oud, saffron, labdanum, sandalwood · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
8. XerjoffNicheUnisex€€€€€
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   More Than Words

   Oud, rose and vanilla, deep and opulent. Shares rose, amber with Tolu.

   Notes: oud, rose, patchouli, vanilla, jasmine, amber · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter

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1. Maison Francis KurkdjianNicheUnisex€€€
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   Grand Soir

   Golden amber and benzoin, a warm Paris evening in winter. Shares amber with Tolu.

   Notes: amber, benzoin, labdanum, tonka, vanilla · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
2. DiptyqueNicheFor women€€€
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   Do Son

   A sea breeze carrying tuberose from a Vietnamese garden at night, salty and white-floral. Shares orange blossom, rose with Tolu.

   Notes: tuberose, orange blossom, rose, pink pepper, sea breeze · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
3. ZoologistUltra-nicheUnisex€€€
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   Nightingale

   Cherry blossom and plum in a Japanese garden. Shares rose, amber with Tolu.

   Notes: cherry blossom, plum, rose, sandalwood, violet, amber · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring · office-safe
4. Penhaligon'sNicheFor women€€€
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   Empressa

   Blood orange and tuberose, sunny and regal. Shares musk, rose with Tolu.

   Notes: blood orange, lemon, tuberose, musk, rose · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · 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.