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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.

Dahlia NoirFirst · GivenchyDahlia NoirEDP · 2011 · ★ 3.71
Eau TropicaleSecond · SisleyEau TropicaleEDT · 2014 · ★ 3.72
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Dahlia Noir × Eau Tropicale

Powdery, woody and iris meets floral, citrus and fresh spicy. 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 Dahlia Noir, blue is Eau Tropicale. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Dahlia NoirEau Tropicale
floralboth
powderyboth
woodyboth
sweetboth
irisfirst
rosefirst
citrussecond
fresh spicysecond
tropicalsecond
earthyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Dahlia Noir
Pink PepperPink PepperMimosaMimosaMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeIrisIrisRoseRoseSandalwoodSandalwoodTonka BeanTonka BeanVanilleVanilleOakmossOakmoss
In both
BergamotPatchouli
Four shared accords:
powderywoodysweetfloral
Only in Eau Tropicale
PassionfruitPassionfruitHibiscusHibiscusFrangipaniFrangipaniGinger flowerGinger flowerVioletVioletTurkish RoseTurkish RoseTuberoseTuberoseAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)CedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEau Tropicale brings citrus; Dahlia Noir brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadPowdery, woody, sweet and floral run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Dahlia Noir in fall and winter and Eau Tropicale in summer. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Dahlia Noir is moderate on both, Eau Tropicale 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 pointDahlia Noir first, then Eau Tropicale 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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