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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.

Rive GaucheFirst · Yves Saint LaurentRive GaucheEDP · 1971 · ★ 3.92
Citron CitronSecond · Miller HarrisCitron Citron2000 · ★ 3.86
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Rive Gauche × Citron Citron

Aldehydic, white floral and woody meets citrus, aromatic and fresh 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 Rive Gauche, blue is Citron Citron. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Rive GaucheCitron Citron
aromaticboth
greenboth
woodyboth
mossyboth
aldehydicfirst
citrussecond
white floralfirst
earthyfirst
freshfirst
fresh spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Rive Gauche
AldehydesAldehydesGreen NotesGreen NotesHoneysuckleHoneysuckleBergamotBergamotPeachPeachLemonLemonRoseRoseIrisIrisYlang-YlangYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumGeraniumJasmineJasmine
In both
Oakmoss
Four shared accords:
woodygreenaromaticmossy
Only in Citron Citron
Sicilian LemonSicilian LemonLimeLimeOrangeOrangeBasilBasilMintMintMarjoramMarjoramThymeThymeSpicesSpicesCedarCedarCardamomCardamom
Why it might work
  • Light over deepCitron Citron brings citrus and aromatic; Rive Gauche brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list oakmoss, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, green, aromatic and mossy run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Rive Gauche in fall and winter and Citron Citron in summer. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadRive Gauche is voted long lasting and moderate; Citron Citron moderate on both. Expect Rive Gauche to lead and Citron Citron to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Rive Gauche, two of Citron Citron over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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