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There had been a previous request for Emeraude by Coty, but I was hoping with additional details I might get some great scent recommendations for me to get my mom for Christmas. From Fragrantica, Emeraude by Coty is a Oriental fragrance for women. Emeraude was launched in 1921. The nose behind this fragrance is Francois Coty. Top notes are orange, bergamot and lemon; middle notes are jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose and brazilian rosewood; base notes are amber, sandalwood, patchouli, opoponax, benzoin and vanilla. My mom has been wearing this scent since the 1960s. The formulation of Emeraude seems to have changed several times, and we stopped buying it for her in the early 1990s when it became too artificial and chemical. I would love to find something in BPAL's catalog that has a similar feel. On her, it had a green, citrussy feel when wet, but dried into a very soft romantic, not overly floral, scent. None of the notes, top, middle, or base, seemed to be dominant, and the whole thing had a rich, complex velvet scent without being too formal. She hasn't really worn any other scents, so I am not sure if any of the particular notes of Emeraude were standouts for her. Previous recommendations from the earlier request included Snake Oil, Resurrection of the Flesh, New Orleans, Ave Maria Gratia Plena, Namaste, and The Obsidian Widow. I am new to BPAL so any recommendations of scents that might give a similar feel would be appreciated. I am hoping to give her several imps for Christmas so GC would be appreciated. However, if you think an LE or discontinued scent would be a good match, please let me know. Thanks, Jessie