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Private Collection(1972)

Estee Lauder · Estee Lauder in-house perfumers · Floral

At a glance

Created by Estee Lauder's in-house perfumers, Private Collection opens on green notes and lime, moves through a heart of narcissus, jasmine, and rose, and closes on oakmoss and sandalwood.

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Brand

Estee Lauder

Perfumer

Estee Lauder in-house perfumers

Launched

1972

Family

Floral

Created by Estee Lauder's in-house perfumers, Private Collection opens on green notes and lime, moves through a heart of narcissus, jasmine, and rose, and closes on oakmoss and sandalwood. As its name suggests, it was initially conceived as Lauder's own personal fragrance before being made available to select customers and eventually the wider public.

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