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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.

NotoriousFirst · Aaron Terence HughesNotorious2021 · ★ 4.46
OnyxSecond · Aaron Terence HughesOnyxEDP · 2019 · ★ 5.00
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Notorious × Onyx

Vanilla, citrus and powdery meets woody, rose and musky. 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 Notorious, blue is Onyx. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

NotoriousOnyx
woodyboth
powderyboth
warm spicyboth
amberboth
vanillafirst
rosesecond
muskysecond
citrusfirst
patchoulisecond
oudsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Notorious
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeBergamotBergamotLemonLemonTonka BeanTonka BeanHeliotropeHeliotropeAmbretteAmbretteLeatherLeatherRumRumCedarCedar
In both
VanillaPatchouli
Four shared accords:
powderywoodywarm spicyamber
Only in Onyx
RoseRoseChocolateChocolatePlumPlumMuskMuskSandalwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisAmbergrisOudOud
Why it might work
  • Light over deepNotorious brings citrus; Onyx brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list vanilla and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadPowdery, woody, warm spicy and amber run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Notorious is long lasting and strong, Onyx 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 pointOnyx first, then Notorious 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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