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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.

MeanderFirst · AmouageMeanderEDP · 2020 · ★ 4.11
Black OrchidSecond · Tom FordBlack OrchidEDP · 2006 · ★ 3.88
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MeanderBlack Orchid
Harmony pairing

Meander × Black Orchid

Woody, powdery and earthy meets warm spicy, earthy and woody. 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 Meander, blue is Black Orchid. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

MeanderBlack Orchid
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
powderyboth
earthyboth
amberboth
sweetsecond
patchoulisecond
floralsecond
chocolatesecond
balsamicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Meander
OlibanumOlibanumCarrot SeedsCarrot SeedsBlack PepperBlack PepperPink PepperPink PepperOrrisOrrisCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaNarcissusNarcissusRoseRose
In both
SandalwoodVetiver
Five shared accords:
woodypowderyearthywarm spicyamber
Only in Black Orchid
TruffleTruffleGardeniaGardeniaBlack CurrantBlack CurrantYlang-YlangYlang-YlangJasmineJasmineBergamotBergamotMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonOrchidOrchidSpicesSpicesFruity NotesFruity NotesLotusLotus
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood and vetiver, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, powdery, earthy and warm spicy run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadBlack Orchid is voted long lasting and strong; Meander long lasting and moderate. Expect Black Orchid to lead and Meander to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Black Orchid, two of Meander over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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