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Dolce Rosa ExcelsaFirst · Dolce&GabbanaDolce Rosa ExcelsaEDT · 2016 · ★ 3.65
Imitation ManSecond · AmouageImitation ManEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.01
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Dolce Rosa Excelsa × Imitation Man

Floral, rose and musky meets leather, woody and powdery. 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 Dolce Rosa Excelsa, blue is Imitation Man. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Dolce Rosa ExcelsaImitation Man
floralboth
roseboth
woodyboth
powderyboth
leathersecond
irissecond
fresh spicysecond
earthysecond
violetsecond
muskyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Dolce Rosa Excelsa
NeroliNeroliPapaya flowerPapaya flowerRoseRoseWater LilyWater LilyNarcissusNarcissusAmaryllisAmaryllisMuskMuskCashmere WoodCashmere WoodSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
Turkish Rose
Four shared accords:
floralrosepowderywoody
Only in Imitation Man
CitronCitronNutmegNutmegBlack PepperBlack PepperOrrisOrrisVioletVioletLeatherLeatherVetiverVetiverCastoreumCastoreumPatchouliPatchouliMyrhhMyrhh
Why it might work
  • Flowers over greenDolce Rosa Excelsa brings floral; Imitation Man brings woody. Flowers over green or wood tends to read natural rather than perfumed.
  • Notes in commonBoth list turkish rose, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadFloral, rose, powdery and woody run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadImitation Man is voted long lasting and strong; Dolce Rosa Excelsa moderate on both. Expect Imitation Man to lead and Dolce Rosa Excelsa to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Imitation Man, two of Dolce Rosa Excelsa over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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