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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.

The Inimitable William PenhaligonFirst · Penhaligon'sThe Inimitable William PenhaligonEDP · 2020 · ★ 4.01
Untitled L'EauSecond · Maison Martin MargielaUntitled L'Eau2011 · ★ 3.96
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The Inimitable William PenhaligonUntitled L'Eau
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The Inimitable William Penhaligon × Untitled L'Eau

Woody, aromatic and amber meets citrus, green and aromatic. They share one accord and no 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 The Inimitable William Penhaligon, blue is Untitled L'Eau. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

The Inimitable William PenhaligonUntitled L'Eau
aromaticboth
woodyfirst
citrussecond
greensecond
amberfirst
freshsecond
powderyfirst
warm spicyfirst
earthyfirst
fresh spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in The Inimitable William Penhaligon
BergamotBergamotJasmineJasmineVetiverVetiverCedarCedarIncenseIncenseSandalwoodSandalwoodAmbroxanAmbroxan
In bothNo shared notesOne shared accord:
aromatic
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Untitled L'Eau
CitrusesCitrusesAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeGreen NotesGreen NotesMintMintAfrican Orange FlowerAfrican Orange Flower
Why it might work
  • Light over deepUntitled L'Eau brings citrus, green and aromatic; The Inimitable William Penhaligon brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadAromatic runs through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put The Inimitable William Penhaligon in fall and winter and Untitled L'Eau in summer and spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: The Inimitable William Penhaligon is moderate on both, Untitled L'Eau moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • An unusual mixAmber and green are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
A starting pointThe Inimitable William Penhaligon first, then Untitled L'Eau 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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