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Cruz del Sur IIFirst · XerjoffCruz del Sur IIEDP · 2017 · ★ 3.98
Aqua Allegoria Pivoine MagnificaSecond · GuerlainAqua Allegoria Pivoine MagnificaEDT · 2005 · ★ 3.91
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Cruz del Sur IIAqua Allegoria Pivoine Magnifica
Contrast pairing

Cruz del Sur II × Aqua Allegoria Pivoine Magnifica

Fruity, tropical and sweet meets violet, floral and powdery. They share one accord 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 Cruz del Sur II, blue is Aqua Allegoria Pivoine Magnifica. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Cruz del Sur IIAqua Allegoria Pivoine Magnifica
woodyboth
fruityfirst
violetsecond
floralsecond
powderysecond
tropicalfirst
freshsecond
citrussecond
sweetfirst
irissecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Cruz del Sur II
MangoMangoGuavaGuavaPineapplePineappleApple BlossomApple BlossomBlack CurrantBlack CurrantExotic floral notesExotic floral notesViolet LeafViolet LeafMilkMilkDried FruitsDried FruitsMuskMuskVetiverVetiverCedarCedar
In bothNo shared notesOne shared accord:
woody
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Aqua Allegoria Pivoine Magnifica
VioletVioletPink GrapefruitPink GrapefruitBergamotBergamotPeonyPeonyIrisIrisWoodsy NotesWoodsy Notes
Why it might work
  • A shared threadWoody runs through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Cruz del Sur II is long lasting and moderate, Aqua Allegoria Pivoine Magnifica 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 pointCruz del Sur II first, then Aqua Allegoria Pivoine Magnifica 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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