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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
Elle Limited Edition 2011Second · Yves Saint LaurentElle Limited Edition 2011EDT · 2011 · ★ 4.01
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Dunhill Black × Elle Limited Edition 2011

Aromatic, woody and green meets citrus, floral and amber. They share four 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 Elle Limited Edition 2011. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Dunhill BlackElle Limited Edition 2011
aromaticboth
woodyboth
white floralboth
citrussecond
fresh spicyboth
floralsecond
greenfirst
ambersecond
lavenderfirst
freshsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Dunhill Black
NettleNettleLavenderLavenderSuedeSuedeGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodVirginia CedarVirginia Cedar
In both
Jasmine
Four shared accords:
aromaticwoodywhite floralfresh spicy
Only in Elle Limited Edition 2011
GrapefruitGrapefruitPeonyPeonyPink PepperPink PepperAmberAmberVetiverVetiverBenzoinBenzoin
Why it might work
  • Light over deepDunhill Black brings aromatic and green; Elle Limited Edition 2011 brings amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody, white floral and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Dunhill Black is moderate on both, Elle Limited Edition 2011 moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • An unusual mixGreen and amber are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
A starting pointOne spray of each, on different spots.Neither is clearly deeper or stronger, so start even. Adjust to taste.
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