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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.

Invasion BarbareFirst · MDCI ParfumsInvasion BarbareParfum · 2005 · ★ 4.38
Nuit d Issey Bleu AstralSecond · Issey MiyakeNuit d Issey Bleu AstralEDT · 2017 · ★ 4.15
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Invasion BarbareNuit d Issey Bleu Astral
Contrast pairing

Invasion Barbare × Nuit d Issey Bleu Astral

Aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy meets woody, citrus and amber. They share two accords and no 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 Nuit d Issey Bleu Astral. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Invasion BarbareNuit d Issey Bleu Astral
aromaticboth
citrusboth
woodysecond
fresh spicyfirst
warm spicyfirst
lavenderfirst
ambersecond
leathersecond
ozonicfirst
vanillafirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Invasion Barbare
Violet LeafViolet LeafGrapefruitGrapefruitBergamotBergamotLavenderLavenderCardamomCardamomThymeThymeGingerGingerVanillaVanillaMuskMuskPatchouliPatchouli
In bothNo shared notesTwo shared accords:
aromaticcitrus
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Nuit d Issey Bleu Astral
LimeLimeCorianderCorianderLeatherLeatherAmberwoodAmberwoodWoody NotesWoody Notes
Why it might work
  • Light over deepInvasion Barbare brings aromatic; Nuit d Issey Bleu Astral brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadAromatic and citrus run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadInvasion Barbare is voted long lasting and strong; Nuit d Issey Bleu Astral moderate on both. Expect Invasion Barbare to lead and Nuit d Issey Bleu Astral to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Invasion Barbare, two of Nuit d Issey Bleu Astral over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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