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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.

Cuir deFirst · LancômeCuir deEDP · 2006 · ★ 4.28
Sikkim ParfumSecond · LancômeSikkim ParfumParfum · 1971 · ★ 4.48
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Cuir deSikkim Parfum
Harmony pairing

Cuir de × Sikkim Parfum

Leather, woody and warm spicy meets aromatic, earthy and green. They share four accords and three 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 Cuir de, blue is Sikkim Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Cuir deSikkim Parfum
leatherboth
woodyboth
earthyboth
floralboth
aromaticsecond
greensecond
mossysecond
warm spicyfirst
smokyfirst
amberfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Cuir de
SaffronSaffronMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeYlang-YlangYlang-YlangHawthornHawthornBirchBirchStyraxStyraxOrris RootOrris Root
In both
BergamotPatchouliJasmine
Four shared accords:
leatherwoodyfloralearthy
Only in Sikkim Parfum
GalbanumGalbanumAldehydesAldehydesCarawayCarawayGardeniaGardeniaRoseRoseCarnationCarnationIrisIrisNarcissusNarcissusOakmossOakmossLeatherLeatherVetiverVetiverAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepSikkim Parfum brings aromatic and green; Cuir de brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, patchouli and jasmine, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadLeather, woody, floral and earthy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadSikkim Parfum is voted eternal and enormous; Cuir de long lasting and moderate. Expect Sikkim Parfum to lead and Cuir de to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Sikkim Parfum, two of Cuir de over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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