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Lafayette Street Notes Explained: What to Look for in a Sample

Read Lafayette Street’s published notes, from bergamot and apple to woods and amber, and use them to plan a careful skin test.

1

The published list includes bergamot, coriander, a floral heart, ambroxan, apple and a warm woody base.

2

A note list suggests contrasts but does not reveal the formula.

3

The brand presents the scent as men’s; some retailers list it as unisex.

4

Sample the opening and later wear before judging the whole fragrance.

Does the word cologne identify its concentration?

No. In casual searches, cologne can simply mean a fragrance marketed to men. Check the exact product description and concentration on the item you are considering.

Does the floral heart identify particular flowers?

No. The published list says a floral heart without naming individual flowers. Naming a specific flower would go beyond that information.

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