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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.

Desire SilverFirst · Alfred DunhillDesire SilverEDP · 2015 · ★ 3.76
Al Hobb Al AbadySecond · RasasiAl Hobb Al Abady★ 4.07
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Desire Silver × Al Hobb Al Abady

Aquatic, citrus and ozonic meets vanilla, floral and woody. 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 Desire Silver, blue is Al Hobb Al Abady. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Desire SilverAl Hobb Al Abady
citrusboth
woodyboth
freshboth
aquaticfirst
vanillasecond
floralsecond
powderysecond
ozonicfirst
muskysecond
leatherfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Desire Silver
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeWater NotesWater NotesViolet LeafViolet LeafCardamomCardamomBirchBirchVetiverVetiverAmberAmber
In both
Bergamot
Three shared accords:
citruswoodyfresh
Only in Al Hobb Al Abady
CitrusesCitrusesFloral NotesFloral NotesBrazilian RosewoodBrazilian RosewoodJasmineJasmineYlang-YlangYlang-YlangCyclamenCyclamenVanillaVanillaMuskMuskCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deepDesire Silver brings citrus; Al Hobb Al Abady brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody and fresh run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Desire Silver in summer and spring and Al Hobb Al Abady in fall. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Desire Silver is moderate on both, Al Hobb Al Abady 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 pointAl Hobb Al Abady first, then Desire Silver 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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