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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.

Y Le ParfumFirst · Yves Saint LaurentY Le ParfumParfum · 2021 · ★ 4.38
Acqua di Parma Colonia PuraSecond · Acqua di ParmaAcqua di Parma Colonia PuraEDP · 2017 · ★ 4.02
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Y Le ParfumAcqua di Parma Colonia Pura
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Y Le Parfum × Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura

Aromatic, fresh spicy and fresh meets citrus, ozonic and aromatic. They share four 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 Y Le Parfum, blue is Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Y Le ParfumAcqua di Parma Colonia Pura
aromaticboth
citrusboth
fresh spicyboth
woodyboth
freshfirst
ozonicsecond
fruityfirst
herbalfirst
lavenderfirst
aldehydicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Y Le Parfum
AppleAppleAldehydesAldehydesGrapefruitGrapefruitGingerGingerLavenderLavenderSageSageGeraniumGeraniumTonka BeanTonka BeanOlibanumOlibanum
In both
CedarPatchouli
Four shared accords:
aromaticfresh spicywoodycitrus
Only in Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura
Ozonic notesOzonic notesBergamotBergamotOrangeOrangePetitgrainPetitgrainNarcissusNarcissusJasmine SambacJasmine SambacCorianderCorianderWhite MuskWhite Musk
Why it might work
  • Fresh on freshAcqua di Parma Colonia Pura brings citrus; Y Le Parfum brings aromatic. Two fresh profiles stack into something brighter than either.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cedar and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, fresh spicy, woody and citrus run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Y Le Parfum is long lasting and moderate, Acqua di Parma Colonia Pura 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 pointAcqua di Parma Colonia Pura first, then Y Le Parfum 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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