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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

212 MenFirst · Carolina Herrera212 MenEDP · 1999 · ★ 4.23
Rêve ElixirSecond · Van Cleef & ArpelsRêve ElixirEDP · 2014 · ★ 3.74
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212 MenRêve Elixir
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212 Men × Rêve Elixir

Citrus, green and fresh spicy meets floral, fruity and woody. They share two accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is 212 Men, blue is Rêve Elixir. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

212 MenRêve Elixir
woodyboth
powderyboth
citrusfirst
floralsecond
greenfirst
fruitysecond
fresh spicyfirst
aromaticfirst
warm spicyfirst
muskyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 212 Men
Green NotesGreen NotesGrapefruitGrapefruitSpicesSpicesBergamotBergamotLavenderLavenderPetitgrainPetitgrainGingerGingerVioletVioletGardeniaGardeniaSageSageMuskMuskIncenseIncense
In both
Sandalwood
Two shared accords:
woodypowdery
Only in Rêve Elixir
PearPearPeach BlossomPeach BlossomNeroliNeroliFrangipaniFrangipaniOsmanthusOsmanthusLilyLilyIris FlowerIris FlowerCedarCedarWhite AmberWhite Amber
Why it might work
  • Light over deep212 Men brings citrus and green; Rêve Elixir brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: 212 Men is moderate on both, Rêve Elixir moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointRêve Elixir first, then 212 Men over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
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