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French DefenseFirst · Mind GamesFrench DefenseEDP · 2023 · ★ 4.43
Just BeforeSecond · The House of OudJust Before2018 · ★ 4.02
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French Defense × Just Before

Cherry, amber and sweet meets amber, woody and warm spicy. They share five 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 French Defense, blue is Just Before. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

French DefenseJust Before
amberboth
woodyboth
sweetboth
powderyboth
aromaticboth
cherryfirst
warm spicysecond
vanillasecond
rosefirst
citrussecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in French Defense
CherryCherryViolet LeavesViolet LeavesChamomileChamomileRoseRoseGeraniumGeraniumMimosaMimosaBlonde WoodsBlonde WoodsCedarwoodCedarwood
In both
Amber
Five shared accords:
ambersweetwoodypowderyaromatic
Only in Just Before
SaffronSaffronLemonLemonBergamotBergamotPalo SantoPalo SantoMyrrhMyrrhYlang-YlangYlang-YlangVanillaVanillaSandalwoodSandalwoodBenzoinBenzoin
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, sweet, woody and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: French Defense is long lasting and moderate, Just Before 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 pointJust Before first, then French Defense 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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