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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.

X For MenFirst · Clive ChristianX For MenEDP · 2001 · ★ 4.33
XXI Art Deco CypressSecond · Clive ChristianXXI Art Deco Cypress2018 · ★ 4.59
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X For MenXXI Art Deco Cypress
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X For Men × XXI Art Deco Cypress

Woody, amber and warm spicy meets woody, 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 X For Men, blue is XXI Art Deco Cypress. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

X For MenXXI Art Deco Cypress
woodyboth
aromaticboth
amberboth
greenboth
warm spicyfirst
fresh spicysecond
earthyfirst
cinnamonfirst
fruityfirst
powderyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in X For Men
RhuburbRhuburbPineapplePineappleBergamotBergamotIrisIrisPaprikaPaprikaJasmineJasmineVirginia CedarVirginia CedarCinnamonCinnamonOakmossOakmossVetiverVetiverStyraxStyraxFrench labdanumFrench labdanum
In both
Amber
Four shared accords:
woodyamberaromaticgreen
Only in XXI Art Deco Cypress
PetitgrainPetitgrainCypressCypress
Why it might work
  • Light over deepXXI Art Deco Cypress brings aromatic; X For Men brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber, aromatic and green run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: X For Men is long lasting and moderate, XXI Art Deco Cypress long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointX For Men first, then XXI Art Deco Cypress 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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