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Ambush by Dana c1955
Ambush by Dana was launched in 1955. It was reportedly created by Jean Carles.
It was available in parfum and eau de cologne.
Fragrance Composition:
So what does it smell like? It is a slightly woody oriental fragrance for women with crisp fruity notes.
- Top notes: aldehydes, lemon, peach, bergamot, sage, melon, basil, mandarin, chamomile, lime oil
- Heart notes: rose, lavender, plum, carnation, jasmine, angelica, iris, geranium, reseda, ylang ylang, orchid, heliotrope, clover
- Base notes: ambergris, cedar, vetiver, vanilla, oak moss, Indian sandalwood, patchouli, tonka bean and musk
Fate of the Fragrance:
It was discontinued sometime in the 1970s. In 1997, the perfume was reformulated with modern ingredients, re-packaged and re-launched. Currently discontinued.
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