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Prelude(1946)
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Prelude is a classic, elegant perfume with a bright, uplifting character. It features a blend of aldehydes and citrus in the top, a floral heart, and a warm, woody base. This perfume is notable for its timeless, sophisticated scent that makes it suitable for formal occasions.
Did you know?
This scent's aldehydes carry a famous origin myth — the "accidental overdose" story behind Chanel No. 5 — that historians say probably isn't true.
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Prelude is a fragrance from Weil, released in 1946. It opens with Aldehydes, Bergamot, and Lemon, moves into a heart of Jasmine, Rose, and Ylang-Ylang, and settles into a base of Sandalswood, Vanilla, and Musk.
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