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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.

MatsukitaFirst · Clive ChristianMatsukitaEDP · 2021 · ★ 4.16
Arsene Lupin DandySecond · GuerlainArsene Lupin Dandy2010 · ★ 4.21
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MatsukitaArsene Lupin Dandy
Harmony pairing

Matsukita × Arsene Lupin Dandy

Woody, fresh spicy and aromatic meets warm spicy, woody and citrus. They share five 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 Matsukita, blue is Arsene Lupin Dandy. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

MatsukitaArsene Lupin Dandy
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
aromaticboth
citrusboth
warm spicysecond
powderyboth
ambersecond
freshfirst
muskyfirst
white floralfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Matsukita
NutmegNutmegMateMateChinese JasmineChinese JasmineJasmine SambacJasmine SambacGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodBalsam FirBalsam FirMuskMuskWoodsy NotesWoodsy NotesAmberAmber
In both
BergamotPink Pepper
Five shared accords:
woodyfresh spicyaromaticcitruspowdery
Only in Arsene Lupin Dandy
Bitter OrangeBitter OrangeCardamomCardamomOlibanumOlibanumSandalwoodSandalwoodPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepMatsukita brings aromatic; Arsene Lupin Dandy brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and pink pepper, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Matsukita is long lasting and moderate, Arsene Lupin Dandy 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 pointArsene Lupin Dandy first, then Matsukita 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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