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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 Parma ColoniaFirst · Acqua di ParmaAcqua di Parma ColoniaEDP · 1916 · ★ 4.13
Figuier NoirSecond · HoubigantFiguier NoirEDP · 2022 · ★ 4.16
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Acqua di Parma ColoniaFiguier Noir
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Acqua di Parma Colonia × Figuier Noir

Citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy meets woody, warm spicy and green. 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 Parma Colonia, blue is Figuier Noir. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Acqua di Parma ColoniaFiguier Noir
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
freshboth
citrusfirst
warm spicysecond
greensecond
sweetsecond
fruitysecond
lavenderfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Acqua di Parma Colonia
Sicilian CitrusesSicilian CitrusesLavenderLavenderLemon VerbenaLemon VerbenaRosemaryRosemaryWhite MuskWhite MuskVetiverVetiverBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseSandalwoodSandalwoodAmberAmberVervainVervain
In both
JasminePatchouli
Four shared accords:
aromaticfresh spicywoodyfresh
Only in Figuier Noir
Fig LeafFig LeafCardamomCardamomBlack PepperBlack PepperClovesClovesblack figBlack figIrisIrisFigFigCedarCedarCandied FruitsCandied Fruits
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAcqua di Parma Colonia brings citrus and aromatic; Figuier Noir brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, fresh spicy, woody and fresh run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadFiguier Noir is voted long lasting and moderate; Acqua di Parma Colonia moderate on both. Expect Figuier Noir to lead and Acqua di Parma Colonia to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Figuier Noir, two of Acqua di Parma Colonia over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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