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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.

Black IncenseFirst · Abdul Samad Al QurashiBlack Incense★ 4.22
Bois du PortugalSecond · CreedBois du PortugalEDP · 1987 · ★ 4.18
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Black Incense × Bois du Portugal

Warm spicy, citrus and sweet meets woody, aromatic and lavender. They share three 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 Black Incense, blue is Bois du Portugal. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Black IncenseBois du Portugal
citrusboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
warm spicyfirst
woodysecond
sweetfirst
fruityfirst
metallicfirst
lavendersecond
leatherfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Black Incense
LemonLemonPeachPeachSaffronSaffronGeraniumGeraniumPralinePraline
In both
Vetiver
Three shared accords:
citrusaromaticfresh spicy
Only in Bois du Portugal
BergamotBergamotLavenderLavenderSandalwoodSandalwoodCedarCedarAmbergrisAmbergris
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBlack Incense brings citrus; Bois du Portugal brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list vetiver, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, aromatic and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Black Incense is long lasting and strong, Bois du Portugal long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointBlack Incense first, then Bois du Portugal 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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