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Perfumes like Ichnusa

Profumum Roma Ichnusa is unisex, about €250–400 for a full bottle. Myrtle, helichrysum and juniper on the wild coast of Sardinia. Notes: myrtle, helichrysum, juniper, Mediterranean herbs, myrtle berries, cistus. Strong · lasts 8h+ · spring, summer.

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1. Serge LutensNicheUnisex€€€
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   Ambre Sultan

   Amber with oregano, bay leaf and resins, a spice souk. Shares myrtle with Ichnusa.

   Notes: amber, oregano, bay leaf, myrtle, sandalwood, benzoin · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
2. ByredoNicheUnisex€€€
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   De Los Santos

   Sage, aloe and cedar, a cleansing ritual in a quiet chapel. Shares cistus with Ichnusa.

   Notes: sage, palo santo, mirabelle, orris, cistus, musk, ambroxan · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, autumn · office-safe
3. Imaginary AuthorsUltra-nicheUnisex€€€
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   Every Storm a Serenade

   Sea salt and eucalyptus on a stormy Baltic shore. Shares juniper with Ichnusa.

   Notes: sea salt, eucalyptus, vetiver, moss, juniper · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer, autumn · office-safe
4. Memo ParisNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Irish Leather

   Juniper, clary sage and leather, riding across wet Irish hills. Shares juniper with Ichnusa.

   Notes: juniper, pink pepper, clary sage, leather, iris, tonka · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · spring, autumn · office-safe
5. DiptyqueNicheUnisex€€€
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   Eau des Sens

   Bitter orange from the tree with orange blossom and juniper, sunny and aromatic. Shares juniper with Ichnusa.

   Notes: bitter orange, orange blossom, juniper, patchouli, angelica, petitgrain · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
6. TrudonNicheUnisex€€€
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   Mortel

   Myrrh and incense with pepper, a candle in a side chapel. Shares cistus with Ichnusa.

   Notes: myrrh, incense, cedar, pepper, labdanum, cistus · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
7. Penhaligon'sNicheFor women€€€
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   Luna

   Bitter orange and juniper under moonlight, calm and fresh. Shares juniper with Ichnusa.

   Notes: bitter orange, juniper, rose, amber, bergamot, myrrh · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe
8. Frédéric MalleNicheUnisex€€€€
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   Angéliques sous la Pluie

   Angelica and juniper in the rain, a green wet walk. Shares juniper with Ichnusa.

   Notes: angelica, juniper, pink pepper, cedar, vetiver, musk · Soft · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer · office-safe

Similar and cheaper

1. ByredoNicheUnisex€€€
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   Gypsy Water

   Pine needles, juniper and campfire smoke with a little vanilla, a free night in the forest. Shares juniper with Ichnusa.

   Notes: bergamot, juniper, pine needles, incense, vanilla, sandalwood · Moderate · lasts 4–8h · spring, summer, autumn · office-safe
2. Tauer PerfumesUltra-nicheUnisex€€€
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   L'Air du Désert Marocain

   Coriander, cistus and cedar, dry Moroccan desert air. Shares cistus with Ichnusa.

   Notes: coriander, petitgrain, cistus, cedar, amber · Strong · lasts 8h+ · autumn, winter
3. Maison Francis KurkdjianNicheUnisex€€€
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   Gentle Fluidity Silver

   Juniper and nutmeg over musk, the cool silver side of cashmere. Shares juniper with Ichnusa.

   Notes: juniper, coriander, nutmeg, musk, amber · Moderate · lasts 8h+ · spring, autumn, winter · office-safe
4. Parfum d'EmpireNicheUnisex€€€
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   Corsica Furiosa

   Tomato leaf and maquis herbs on the wild hills of Corsica. A close cousin in mood to Ichnusa.

   Notes: tomato leaf, maquis, mastic, lentisk, fig leaf · 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.