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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.

FortisFirst · Les Liquides ImaginairesFortisEDP · 2011 · ★ 4.01
South BaySecond · The Different CompanySouth Bay2013 · ★ 3.95
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Fortis × South Bay

Woody, oud and warm spicy meets citrus, woody and aromatic. 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 Fortis, blue is South Bay. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

FortisSouth Bay
woodyboth
citrussecond
fresh spicyboth
warm spicyboth
earthyboth
aromaticsecond
floralsecond
rosesecond
oudfirst
powderyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Fortis
Agarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)CuminCuminSaffronSaffronCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodCedarCedarAmyrisAmyrisAmbergrisAmbergrisVanillaVanillaPatchouliPatchouliMuskMusk
In both
VetiverSandalwood
Four shared accords:
woodywarm spicyearthyfresh spicy
Only in South Bay
GrapefruitGrapefruitPetitgrainPetitgrainTamarindTamarindFreesiaFreesiaRose HipRose HipWoody NotesWoody NotesWhite SuedeWhite Suede
Why it might work
  • Light over deepSouth Bay brings citrus and aromatic; Fortis brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list vetiver and sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy, earthy and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Fortis in fall and winter and South Bay in summer. 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 leadFortis is voted long lasting and moderate; South Bay moderate on both. Expect Fortis to lead and South Bay to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Fortis, two of South Bay over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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