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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.

The Library Collection Opus VIIIFirst · AmouageThe Library Collection Opus VIIIEDP · 2014 · ★ 3.95
Valentino Uomo Noir AbsoluSecond · ValentinoValentino Uomo Noir AbsoluEDP · 2017 · ★ 4.42
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The Library Collection Opus VIII × Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu

White floral, amber and woody meets warm spicy, woody 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 The Library Collection Opus VIII, blue is Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

The Library Collection Opus VIIIValentino Uomo Noir Absolu
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
amberboth
fresh spicyboth
white floralfirst
aromaticfirst
cinnamonsecond
balsamicsecond
smokysecond
powderysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in The Library Collection Opus VIII
JasmineJasmineOrange BlossomOrange BlossomYlang-YlangYlang-YlangGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodSaffronSaffronGingerGingerVetiverVetiverWest Indian BayWest Indian BayBenzoinBenzoin
In both
Olibanum
Four shared accords:
amberwoodyfresh spicywarm spicy
Only in Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu
CinnamonCinnamonPepperPepperIncenseIncenseSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list olibanum, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: The Library Collection Opus VIII is eternal and enormous, Valentino Uomo Noir Absolu long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointValentino Uomo Noir Absolu first, then The Library Collection Opus VIII 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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