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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.

Grand SoirFirst · Maison Francis KurkdjianGrand SoirEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.30
Star MuskSecond · XerjoffStar Musk2013 · ★ 4.06
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Grand SoirStar Musk
Harmony pairing

Grand Soir × Star Musk

Amber, vanilla and powdery meets powdery, amber and floral. They share three accords and three 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 Grand Soir, blue is Star Musk. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Grand SoirStar Musk
amberboth
vanillaboth
powderyboth
floralsecond
warm spicysecond
muskysecond
woodysecond
balsamicsecond
irissecond
earthysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Grand Soir
Spanish LabdanumSpanish LabdanumOrangeOrangeLavenderLavenderSiam BenzoinSiam BenzoinTonka BeanTonka BeanCedarCedar
In both
AmberVanillaMusk
Three shared accords:
ambervanillapowdery
Only in Star Musk
Floral NotesFloral NotesMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeIrisIrisSandalwoodSandalwoodPatchouliPatchouliCarnationCarnationCinnamonCinnamonVetiverVetiverBenzoinBenzoinOpoponaxOpoponax
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceStar Musk brings amber; Grand Soir brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber, vanilla and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, vanilla and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Grand Soir is long lasting and strong, Star Musk long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointStar Musk first, then Grand Soir 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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