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Laverne

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This range is built around woody, powdery and sweet accords. Citrus, musky and fruity notes turn up alongside them throughout the catalogue. The compositions rely on materials such as musk, jasmine, patchouli and vanilla to carry these accords.

The overall register stays soft and rounded rather than sharp or dry. Woody facets sit beneath a powdery surface, while sweet elements keep the compositions from leaning too austere. Musk appears often as a base, with jasmine and vanilla adding to the smooth feel. Fruity and citrus touches provide contrast without shifting the centre of the range. Blue Laverne Bakhur sits within this same framework. The house keeps returning to the same combination of elements across its different releases.

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