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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.

Much Ado About The DukeFirst · Penhaligon'sMuch Ado About The DukeEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.01
Apex ParfumSecond · Roja DoveApex ParfumParfum · 2022 · ★ 4.00
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Much Ado About The DukeApex Parfum
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Much Ado About The Duke × Apex Parfum

Woody, rose and fresh spicy meets woody, aromatic and citrus. They share four 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 Much Ado About The Duke, blue is Apex Parfum. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Much Ado About The DukeApex Parfum
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
leatherboth
rosefirst
citrussecond
mossysecond
earthysecond
sweetsecond
ambersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Much Ado About The Duke
RoseRosePepperPepperGinGinWoody NotesWoody Notes
In both
Leather
Four shared accords:
woodyfresh spicyaromaticleather
Only in Apex Parfum
BergamotBergamotMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeOrangeOrangeLemonLemonJasmineJasminePineapplePineappleLabdanumLabdanumCypressCypressOakmossOakmossBalsam FirBalsam FirPatchouliPatchouliTobaccoTobacco
Why it might work
  • Light over deepApex Parfum brings aromatic and citrus; Much Ado About The Duke brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list leather, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, fresh spicy, aromatic and leather run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadApex Parfum is voted long lasting and strong; Much Ado About The Duke moderate on both. Expect Apex Parfum to lead and Much Ado About The Duke to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Apex Parfum, two of Much Ado About The Duke over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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