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Invasion BarbareFirst · MDCI ParfumsInvasion BarbareParfum · 2005 · ★ 4.38
Blu MareSecond · Giardini Di ToscanaBlu MareEDP · 2024 · ★ 3.60
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Invasion Barbare × Blu Mare

Aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy meets aromatic, citrus and woody. They share three 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 Invasion Barbare, blue is Blu Mare. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Invasion BarbareBlu Mare
aromaticboth
citrusboth
fresh spicyboth
woodysecond
warm spicyfirst
lavenderfirst
marinesecond
ozonicfirst
mossysecond
vanillafirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Invasion Barbare
Violet LeafViolet LeafLavenderLavenderCardamomCardamomThymeThymeGingerGingerVanillaVanillaMuskMuskPatchouliPatchouli
In both
GrapefruitBergamot
Three shared accords:
aromaticfresh spicycitrus
Only in Blu Mare
Pink PepperPink PepperLemonLemonCypressCypressSea NotesSea NotesOakmossOakmossAmbergrisAmbergris
Why it might work
  • Light over deepInvasion Barbare brings aromatic; Blu Mare brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list grapefruit and bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, fresh spicy and citrus run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Invasion Barbare in spring and fall and Blu Mare in summer. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Invasion Barbare is long lasting and strong, Blu Mare eternal and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointBlu Mare first, then Invasion Barbare 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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