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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.

Acqua di Gio ProfondoFirst · Giorgio ArmaniAcqua di Gio ProfondoEDP · 2020 · ★ 4.33
Balafre (Vintage)Second · LancômeBalafre (Vintage)EDT · 1967 · ★ 4.38
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Acqua di Gio ProfondoBalafre (Vintage)
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Acqua di Gio Profondo × Balafre (Vintage)

Marine, aromatic and citrus meets aromatic, woody and green. They share four accords and five 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 Profondo, blue is Balafre (Vintage). It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Acqua di Gio ProfondoBalafre (Vintage)
aromaticboth
woodyboth
citrusboth
fresh spicyboth
marinefirst
freshfirst
mineralfirst
greensecond
earthysecond
mossysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Acqua di Gio Profondo
Sea NotesSea NotesAquozoneAquozoneGreen MandarinGreen MandarinRosemaryRosemaryMastic or LentisqueMastic or LentisqueMineral notesMineral notesPatchouliPatchouli
In both
BergamotLavenderCypressMuskAmber
Four shared accords:
aromaticcitrusfresh spicywoody
Only in Balafre (Vintage)
Green NotesGreen NotesChamomileChamomileNeroliNeroliPine Tree NeedlesPine Tree NeedlesClary SageClary SageCedarCedarCarnationCarnationGeraniumGeraniumOakmossOakmossLeatherLeatherVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAcqua di Gio Profondo brings aromatic and citrus; Balafre (Vintage) brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, lavender, cypress and musk and 1 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, citrus, fresh spicy and woody run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Acqua di Gio Profondo in summer and Balafre (Vintage) in fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Acqua di Gio Profondo is moderate on both, Balafre (Vintage) long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointBalafre (Vintage) first, then Acqua di Gio Profondo 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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