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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.

Dunhill BlackFirst · Alfred DunhillDunhill Black2008 · ★ 3.82
Dark Door SportSecond · Maison AlhambraDark Door Sport2022 · ★ 4.13
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Dunhill Black × Dark Door Sport

Aromatic, woody and green meets citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy. 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 Dunhill Black, blue is Dark Door Sport. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Dunhill BlackDark Door Sport
aromaticboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
citrussecond
greenfirst
lavenderfirst
white floralfirst
leatherfirst
muskyfirst
powderyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Dunhill Black
NettleNettleJasmineJasmineSuedeSuedeGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodVirginia CedarVirginia Cedar
In both
Lavender
Three shared accords:
aromaticwoodyfresh spicy
Only in Dark Door Sport
LemonLemonGrapefruitGrapefruitElemi resinElemi resinBergamotBergamotGingerGingerCedarCedarVetiverVetiverRosemaryRosemarySandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepDark Door Sport brings citrus and aromatic; Dunhill Black brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lavender, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Dunhill Black is moderate on both, Dark Door Sport 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 pointDunhill Black first, then Dark Door Sport 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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