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Once upon a time, powdery perfumes were classified as fragrances that smelled like powder cosmetic compacts and generally were comprised of violet, orris , rose, and musk notes. They might be the types of scents that remind you of your grandmother's lipstick or her signature floral scent (no offense, Nana). The powder fragrance family is a classic, but they also now have a whole new vibe that are much more wearable and fit for any age.

Today's powdery perfumes are complex, thanks to the addition of notes like vanilla, amber, and sandalwood, says perfumer Bérénice Watteau . "Many powdery p

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