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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.

DecadenceFirst · Marc JacobsDecadenceEDP · 2015 · ★ 3.78
Acqua di Parma Colonia PuraSecond · Acqua di ParmaAcqua di Parma Colonia PuraEDP · 2017 · ★ 4.02
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DecadenceAcqua di Parma Colonia Pura
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Decadence × Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura

Woody, fruity and iris meets citrus, ozonic and aromatic. They share four accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Decadence, blue is Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

DecadenceAcqua di Parma Colonia Pura
woodyboth
aromaticboth
powderyboth
white floralboth
citrussecond
fruityfirst
irisfirst
earthyfirst
ozonicsecond
sweetfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Decadence
PlumPlumSaffronSaffronIrisIrisOrrisOrrisBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseVetiverVetiverPapyrusPapyrusLiquidambarLiquidambar
In both
Jasmine Sambac
Four shared accords:
woodypowderyaromaticwhite floral
Only in Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura
Ozonic notesOzonic notesBergamotBergamotOrangeOrangePetitgrainPetitgrainNarcissusNarcissusCorianderCorianderWhite MuskWhite MuskCedarCedarPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAcqua di Parma Colonia Pura brings citrus and aromatic; Decadence brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine sambac, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, powdery, aromatic and white floral run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Decadence in winter and fall and Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura in summer and spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadDecadence is voted long lasting and strong; Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura moderate on both. Expect Decadence to lead and Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Decadence, two of Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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