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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.

La CapitaleFirst · XerjoffLa CapitaleEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.10
Pirates' Grand ReserveSecond · AtkinsonsPirates' Grand ReserveEDP · 2017 · ★ 4.02
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La CapitalePirates' Grand Reserve
Contrast pairing

La Capitale × Pirates' Grand Reserve

Fruity, sweet and amber meets woody, powdery and vanilla. They share four 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 La Capitale, blue is Pirates' Grand Reserve. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

La CapitalePirates' Grand Reserve
vanillaboth
sweetboth
warm spicyboth
powderyboth
fruityfirst
woodysecond
amberfirst
caramelfirst
leatherfirst
rumsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in La Capitale
StrawberryStrawberryCaramelCaramelPeachPeachLabdanumLabdanumLeatherLeatherAmberAmberSaffronSaffronRoseRoseGingerGingerBourbon VanillaBourbon VanillaBenzoinBenzoin
In bothNo shared notesFour shared accords:
sweetvanillawarm spicypowdery
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Pirates' Grand Reserve
RumRumVanillaVanillaCacaoCacaoHeliotropeHeliotropeJasmineJasmineVirginia CedarVirginia CedarCardamomCardamomClary SageClary SageBroomBroomGeraniumGeraniumCashmeranCashmeranPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceLa Capitale brings amber; Pirates' Grand Reserve brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • A shared threadSweet, vanilla, warm spicy and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: La Capitale is long lasting and strong, Pirates' Grand Reserve 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 pointPirates' Grand Reserve first, then La Capitale 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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