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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.

DarkFirst · Andrea MaackDark2011 · ★ 3.75
Costa Azzurra AcquaSecond · Tom FordCosta Azzurra AcquaEDP · 2019 · ★ 4.05
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Dark × Costa Azzurra Acqua

Rose, citrus and metallic meets aromatic, woody and fresh spicy. They share two 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 Dark, blue is Costa Azzurra Acqua. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

DarkCosta Azzurra Acqua
citrusboth
woodyboth
rosefirst
aromaticsecond
metallicfirst
aldehydicfirst
fresh spicysecond
freshfirst
white floralfirst
floralfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Dark
RoseRoseMetallic notesMetallic notesLemon TreeLemon TreeAldehydesAldehydesPetitgrainPetitgrainPink PepperPink PepperMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeAfrican Orange FlowerAfrican Orange FlowerGranny Smith appleGranny Smith appleVirginia CedarVirginia Cedar
In both
Amber
Two shared accords:
citruswoody
Only in Costa Azzurra Acqua
LemonLemonJuniper BerriesJuniper BerriesMyrtleMyrtleCypressCypressPine Tree NeedlesPine Tree NeedlesMastic or LentisqueMastic or LentisqueLabdanumLabdanum
Why it might work
  • Light over deepDark brings citrus; Costa Azzurra Acqua brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for summer.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadDark is voted long lasting and moderate; Costa Azzurra Acqua moderate on both. Expect Dark to lead and Costa Azzurra Acqua to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Dark, two of Costa Azzurra Acqua over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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