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Pétales de Magnolia
The gentle stir of a Parisian garden in early spring, where the first blooms of magnolia mingle with the crisp air and the scent of fresh earth.
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Pétales de MagnoliaPremium · $100–250
44%Similar accords, often for lessAmo Ferragamo Per Lei · Salvatore FerragamoMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares magnolia, musk and sandalwood8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Pétales de Magnolia by Houbigant is a delicate floral creation launched in 2024 and crafted by perfumer Céline Ellena. The fragrance opens with the bright, crisp notes of Nashi pear and pomelo, evoking the freshness of early morning dew. Peppermint adds a subtle coolness that contrasts beautifully with the warmth of magnolia at its heart. Dried apricot and coconut blossom lend a sweet, powdery depth to the composition, while musk, sandalwood, and tonka bean anchor it in a soft, enveloping base. This fragrance is an ode to the lasting elegance for which Houbigant has been renowned since 1775.
Pétales de Magnolia has moderate longevity and sillage, so apply it lightly to ensure the delicate notes can breathe. It's best worn during cooler hours when the floral and fruity elements are most pronounced.
Fig. 01 — Pétales de Magnolia, Houbigant
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Céline Ellena
The third generation of a Grasse dynastyCéline Ellena is a perfumer born and raised in Grasse into a family of noses — her grandfather, father, and uncle were all perfumers — who made her first attempt at composing a fragrance from olives, flowers, and mint at age six.
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The originalPétales de MagnoliaHoubigant · Premium · $100–250Salvatore Ferragamo · 2020Amo Ferragamo Per LeiShares Magnolia, Musk and Sandalwood$40–100★ 3.71 (353)44%Match
Kenzo · 2022Ciel MagnoliaAll 3 of its listed notes are in this one$40–100★ 3.70 (351)40%Match
Elizabeth Arden · 2007MediterraneanShares Magnolia, Musk and Sandalwood$40–100★ 3.55 (1,750)39%Match
Victoria's Secret · 2008Very Sexy DareShares Musk, Sandalwood and Tonka beanunder $40★ 3.99 (162)
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 25%, disliked or hated by 24%.