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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.

005 Royal BlueFirst · Ajmal005 Royal BlueEDP · 2014 · ★ 5.00
Paradis ExotiqueSecond · Navitus ParfumsParadis Exotique2023 · ★ 3.70
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Contrast pairing

005 Royal Blue × Paradis Exotique

Amber, vanilla and woody meets citrus, woody and sweet. They share five accords 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 005 Royal Blue, blue is Paradis Exotique. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

005 Royal BlueParadis Exotique
woodyboth
vanillaboth
sweetboth
fresh spicyboth
powderyboth
amberfirst
citrussecond
fruityfirst
patchoulifirst
yellow floralsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in 005 Royal Blue
PatchouliPatchouliCedarCedarFruity NotesFruity NotesNutmegNutmegAmberAmberVanillaVanilla
In bothNo shared notesFive shared accords:
vanillawoodypowderysweetfresh spicy
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Paradis Exotique
Sicilian MandarinSicilian MandarinGrapefruitGrapefruitCalabrian bergamotCalabrian bergamotIndian GingerIndian GingerYlang-YlangYlang-YlangJasmine SambacJasmine SambacOrchidOrchidTurkish RoseTurkish RoseTonka BeanTonka BeanVirginian CedarVirginian CedarMadagascar VanillaMadagascar VanillaSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepParadis Exotique brings citrus; 005 Royal Blue brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadVanilla, woody, powdery and sweet run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • An unusual mixVanilla and citrus are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
A starting point005 Royal Blue first, then Paradis Exotique 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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Suggested from accords and notes · look-alikes left out
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