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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.

Isola BluFirst · Roja DoveIsola BluParfum · 2023 · ★ 4.30
No.04 Bois de BalincourtSecond · Maison Louis MarieNo.04 Bois de BalincourtEDP · 2015 · ★ 3.97
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Isola BluNo.04 Bois de Balincourt
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Isola Blu × No.04 Bois de Balincourt

Citrus, aromatic and woody meets woody, powdery and aromatic. They share three 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 Isola Blu, blue is No.04 Bois de Balincourt. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Isola BluNo.04 Bois de Balincourt
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
citrusfirst
greenfirst
powderysecond
fruityfirst
amberfirst
freshfirst
warm spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Isola Blu
LimeLimeBergamotBergamotLemonLemonLavenderLavenderThymeThymeAppleAppleBlack CurrantBlack CurrantOrange BlossomOrange BlossomChampacaChampacaCoconutCoconutJasmineJasmineLilyLily
In both
Cedar
Three shared accords:
aromaticwoodyfresh spicy
Only in No.04 Bois de Balincourt
SandalwoodSandalwoodNutmegNutmegVetiverVetiverCinnamonCinnamonAmberwoodAmberwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepIsola Blu brings citrus and aromatic; No.04 Bois de Balincourt brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Isola Blu in summer and spring and No.04 Bois de Balincourt in fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Isola Blu is long lasting and moderate, No.04 Bois de Balincourt 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 pointNo.04 Bois de Balincourt first, then Isola Blu 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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