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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.

Santal CarminFirst · Atelier CologneSantal CarminEDP · 2014 · ★ 4.10
Polo RedSecond · Ralph LaurenPolo RedEDT · 2013 · ★ 3.89
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Santal Carmin × Polo Red

Woody, warm spicy and powdery meets citrus, fruity and amber. They share three 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 Santal Carmin, blue is Polo Red. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Santal CarminPolo Red
woodyboth
citrusboth
warm spicyboth
fruitysecond
ambersecond
coffeesecond
powderyfirst
aromaticsecond
fresh spicysecond
vanillafirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Santal Carmin
LimeLimeBergamotBergamotSandalwoodSandalwoodGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodWhite MuskWhite MuskMadagascar VanillaMadagascar VanillaTexas CedarTexas CedarPapyrusPapyrus
In both
Saffron
Three shared accords:
woodywarm spicycitrus
Only in Polo Red
CranberryCranberryGrapefruitGrapefruitItalian LemonItalian LemonSageSageAmberAmberCoffeeCoffeeWoodsy NotesWoodsy Notes
Why it might work
  • Light over deepPolo Red brings citrus; Santal Carmin brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list saffron, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy and citrus run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Santal Carmin is moderate on both, Polo Red moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointSantal Carmin first, then Polo Red 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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