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Black Eau de ToiletteFirst · Comme des GarconsBlack Eau de ToiletteEDT · 2013 · ★ 4.37
Black XS Potion for HimSecond · RabanneBlack XS Potion for HimEDT · 2014 · ★ 4.30
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Black Eau de ToiletteBlack XS Potion for Him
Contrast pairing

Black Eau de Toilette × Black XS Potion for Him

Smoky, amber and leather meets woody, aromatic and amber. They share five accords and no 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 Black Eau de Toilette, blue is Black XS Potion for Him. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Black Eau de ToiletteBlack XS Potion for Him
woodyboth
amberboth
fresh spicyboth
aromaticboth
balsamicboth
smokyfirst
leatherfirst
rumsecond
warm spicyfirst
muskysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Black Eau de Toilette
IncenseIncenseBlack PepperBlack PepperOlibanumOlibanumBirchBirchLicoriceLicoriceLeatherLeatherPepperwood™Pepperwood™CedarCedarVetiverVetiver
In bothNo shared notesFive shared accords:
amberfresh spicywoodybalsamicaromatic
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Black XS Potion for Him
JuniperJuniperCashmere WoodCashmere WoodWormwoodWormwoodRumRumLabdanumLabdanum
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBlack XS Potion for Him brings aromatic; Black Eau de Toilette brings smoky and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadAmber, fresh spicy, woody and balsamic run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Black Eau de Toilette is long lasting and moderate, Black XS Potion for Him 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 pointBlack Eau de Toilette first, then Black XS Potion for Him 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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