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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.

Chapter 1First · AjmalChapter 12025 · ★ 4.14
Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu NoirSecond · Narciso RodriguezNarciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu NoirEDT · 2015 · ★ 4.10
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Chapter 1Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir
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Chapter 1 × Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir

Woody, warm spicy and amber meets woody, aromatic and warm spicy. They share five 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 Chapter 1, blue is Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Chapter 1Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
aromaticboth
muskyboth
powderyboth
amberfirst
patchoulifirst
fresh spicysecond
balsamicfirst
earthysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Chapter 1
PatchouliPatchouliFigFigCypriolCypriolCashmere WoodCashmere WoodSandalwoodSandalwoodWhite MuskWhite MuskTonka BeanTonka Bean
In both
CardamomAmber
Five shared accords:
woodywarm spicymuskypowderyaromatic
Only in Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir
NutmegNutmegMuskMuskVetiverVetiverCedarCedarEbony WoodEbony Wood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepNarciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir brings aromatic; Chapter 1 brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cardamom and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy, musky and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Chapter 1 is moderate on both, Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir 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 pointChapter 1 first, then Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir 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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