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Fragrance enthusiasts will already know this but smelling like a cathedral/church is major inspiration for perfumes. Typically the fragrances will be very incense forward but they can differ widely. For instance many invoke abandoned churches deep in the woods while others are light and airy in addition be smelling of incense and smokey. While other still are more herbaceous and woodsy. Some can be more specific like a mass on Christmas while other combine the smokiness with delicate floral notes giving a sense of summertime.
This is not a complete list by any means but if you want to smell more like Notre Dame de Paris or just a generic cathedral/chruch here are some options.
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