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Acqua di Gio AbsoluFirst · Giorgio ArmaniAcqua di Gio AbsoluEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.11
A Balm Of CalmSecond · Penhaligon'sA Balm Of CalmEDP · 2023 · ★ 3.93
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Acqua di Gio AbsoluA Balm Of Calm
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Acqua di Gio Absolu × A Balm Of Calm

Aromatic, woody and citrus meets aromatic, woody and warm spicy. They share four accords and two notes.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Acqua di Gio Absolu, blue is A Balm Of Calm. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Acqua di Gio AbsoluA Balm Of Calm
aromaticboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
fresh spicyboth
citrusfirst
amberfirst
marinefirst
powderysecond
fruityfirst
lavendersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Acqua di Gio Absolu
Sea NotesSea NotesBergamotBergamotPearPearAppleAppleGrapefruitGrapefruitLemonLemonRosemaryRosemaryWoody NotesWoody NotesTonka BeanTonka BeanAmberwoodAmberwoodPatchouliPatchouliLabdanumLabdanum
In both
LavenderGeranium
Four shared accords:
aromaticwoodyfresh spicywarm spicy
Only in A Balm Of Calm
Clary SageClary SageCardamomCardamomIrisIrisRumRumSandalwoodSandalwoodVetiverVetiverOakOak
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAcqua di Gio Absolu brings aromatic and citrus; A Balm Of Calm brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lavender and geranium, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Acqua di Gio Absolu is long lasting and moderate, A Balm Of Calm 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 pointA Balm Of Calm first, then Acqua di Gio Absolu 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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