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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.

L'Homme Parfum IntenseFirst · Yves Saint LaurentL'Homme Parfum IntenseParfum · 2013 · ★ 4.18
Bois NoirSecond · Robert PiguetBois NoirEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.11
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L'Homme Parfum IntenseBois Noir
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L'Homme Parfum Intense × Bois Noir

Amber, citrus and animalic meets woody, amber and powdery. 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 L'Homme Parfum Intense, blue is Bois Noir. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

L'Homme Parfum IntenseBois Noir
woodyboth
amberboth
balsamicboth
citrusfirst
animalicfirst
white floralfirst
fresh spicyfirst
aromaticfirst
leatherfirst
herbalfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in L'Homme Parfum Intense
LemonLemonBlack PepperBlack PepperBergamotBergamotOrange BlossomOrange BlossomArtemisiaArtemisiaViolet LeafViolet LeafAmbergrisAmbergrisWoody NotesWoody NotesBenzoinBenzoinLeatherLeatherSuedeSuede
In both
Cedar
Three shared accords:
amberwoodybalsamic
Only in Bois Noir
Guaiac WoodGuaiac WoodSandalwoodSandalwoodPatchouliPatchouliResinsResinsLabdanumLabdanumMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepL'Homme Parfum Intense brings citrus; Bois Noir brings woody and amber. 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 threadAmber, woody and balsamic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: L'Homme Parfum Intense is moderate on both, Bois Noir 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 pointBois Noir first, then L'Homme Parfum Intense 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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