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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.

Dior Homme Intense 2011First · DiorDior Homme Intense 2011EDP · 2011 · ★ 4.49
Light Blue Swimming in LipariSecond · Dolce&GabbanaLight Blue Swimming in LipariEDT · 2015 · ★ 4.00
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Dior Homme Intense 2011Light Blue Swimming in Lipari
Contrast pairing

Dior Homme Intense 2011 × Light Blue Swimming in Lipari

Iris, woody and powdery meets citrus, salty and amber. They share three accords 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 Dior Homme Intense 2011, blue is Light Blue Swimming in Lipari. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Dior Homme Intense 2011Light Blue Swimming in Lipari
woodyboth
aromaticboth
muskyboth
irisfirst
citrussecond
saltysecond
ambersecond
powderyfirst
earthyfirst
violetfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Dior Homme Intense 2011
LavenderLavenderIrisIrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)PearPearVirginia CedarVirginia CedarVetiverVetiver
In bothNo shared notesThree shared accords:
woodyaromaticmusky
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Light Blue Swimming in Lipari
Sea SaltSea SaltGrapefruitGrapefruitMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeRosemaryRosemaryAmbergrisAmbergrisWoody NotesWoody NotesMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepLight Blue Swimming in Lipari brings citrus; Dior Homme Intense 2011 brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic and musky run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Dior Homme Intense 2011 in winter and fall and Light Blue Swimming in Lipari in summer. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Dior Homme Intense 2011 is long lasting and strong, Light Blue Swimming in Lipari 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 pointDior Homme Intense 2011 first, then Light Blue Swimming in Lipari 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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