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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.

R.E.M.First · Ariana GrandeR.E.M.EDP · 2020 · ★ 3.89
Just BeforeSecond · The House of OudJust Before2018 · ★ 4.02
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R.E.M.Just Before
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R.E.M. × Just Before

Sweet, lavender and powdery meets amber, woody and warm spicy. 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 R.E.M., blue is Just Before. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

R.E.M.Just Before
sweetboth
woodyboth
powderyboth
aromaticboth
ambersecond
warm spicysecond
vanillasecond
lavenderfirst
citrussecond
caramelfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in R.E.M.
ZefirZefirCaramelCaramelSaltSaltFigFigQuinceQuinceLavenderLavenderPear BlossomPear BlossomMuskMuskTonka BeanTonka Bean
In both
Sandalwood
Four shared accords:
sweetpowderyaromaticwoody
Only in Just Before
SaffronSaffronLemonLemonBergamotBergamotPalo SantoPalo SantoMyrrhMyrrhYlang-YlangYlang-YlangVanillaVanillaAmberAmberBenzoinBenzoin
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadSweet, powdery, aromatic and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadJust Before is voted moderate on both; R.E.M. moderate on both. Expect Just Before to lead and R.E.M. to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Just Before, two of R.E.M. over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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