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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.

ChinatownFirst · Bond No 9ChinatownEDP · 2005 · ★ 4.03
Envy for MenSecond · GucciEnvy for MenEDP · 1998 · ★ 4.45
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ChinatownEnvy for Men
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Chinatown × Envy for Men

White floral, woody and warm spicy meets woody, warm spicy and aromatic. They share four accords and four 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 Chinatown, blue is Envy for Men. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

ChinatownEnvy for Men
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
aromaticboth
powderyboth
white floralfirst
floralfirst
fresh spicysecond
ambersecond
tuberosefirst
vanillafirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Chinatown
Peach BlossomPeach BlossomBergamotBergamotTuberoseTuberoseGardeniaGardeniaOrange BlossomOrange BlossomPeonyPeonyGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodVirginia CedarVirginia Cedar
In both
CardamomVanillaSandalwoodPatchouli
Four shared accords:
woodywarm spicypowderyaromatic
Only in Envy for Men
GingerGingerLavenderLavenderPepperPepperMahoganyMahoganyCorianderCorianderMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeCedarCedarCarnationCarnationJasmineJasmineRoseRoseIncenseIncenseTobaccoTobacco
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEnvy for Men brings aromatic; Chinatown brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cardamom, vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy, powdery and aromatic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Chinatown is long lasting and moderate, Envy for Men 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 pointChinatown first, then Envy for 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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