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Nacre(2001)

Jean Patou ยท Jean-Michel Duriez ยท Floral

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Created by Jean-Michel Duriez for Jean Patou, Nacre opens on bergamot and aldehydes, moves through a blended floral heart, and closes on musk, sandalwood, and amber, its title meaning Mother-of-Pearl, suggesting aโ€ฆ

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2001
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Floral

Created by Jean-Michel Duriez for Jean Patou, Nacre opens on bergamot and aldehydes, moves through a blended floral heart, and closes on musk, sandalwood, and amber, its title meaning Mother-of-Pearl, suggesting a luminous, iridescent quality.

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Top notes
BergamotAldehydes
Heart notes
Mixed Florals
Base notes
MuskSandalwoodAmber
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โ— drafted ยท last checked 2026-07-16