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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.

Santos deFirst · CartierSantos deEDP · 1981 · ★ 4.22
Deep RedSecond · Hugo BossDeep RedEDP · 2001 · ★ 4.01
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Santos deDeep Red
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Santos de × Deep Red

Fresh spicy, aromatic and woody meets citrus, fruity and woody. They share three 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 Santos de, blue is Deep Red. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Santos deDeep Red
fresh spicyboth
woodyboth
powderyboth
citrussecond
aromaticfirst
fruitysecond
vanillasecond
floralsecond
sweetsecond
warm spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Santos de
LavenderLavenderBasilBasilJuniper BerriesJuniper BerriesLemon VerbenaLemon VerbenaBergamotBergamotGalbanumGalbanumNeroliNeroliPepperPepperNutmegNutmegVetiverVetiverRosemaryRosemaryGeraniumGeranium
In both
SandalwoodVanilla
Three shared accords:
fresh spicywoodypowdery
Only in Deep Red
Blood OrangeBlood OrangeBlack CurrantBlack CurrantClementineClementineMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangePearPearGingerGingerGinger flowerGinger flowerTuberoseTuberoseFreesiaFreesiaHibiscus SeedHibiscus SeedMuskMuskCalifornia CedarCalifornia Cedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deepSantos de brings aromatic; Deep Red brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood and vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadFresh spicy, woody and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Santos de is long lasting and moderate, Deep 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 pointDeep Red first, then Santos de 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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