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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.

Forbidden FlowerFirst · Areej Le DoréForbidden FlowerEDP · 2024 · ★ 3.73
Matrix MetalSecond · The HarmonistMatrix Metal2020 · ★ 3.78
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Forbidden Flower × Matrix Metal

Citrus, aromatic and white floral meets metallic, woody and warm spicy. They share three accords and two notes.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Forbidden Flower, blue is Matrix Metal. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Forbidden FlowerMatrix Metal
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
aromaticboth
citrusfirst
metallicsecond
white floralfirst
greensecond
cannabisfirst
fresh spicysecond
powderysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Forbidden Flower
GrapefruitGrapefruitcannabisCannabisNight Blooming JasmineNight Blooming JasmineJasmine SambacJasmine SambacTurmericTurmericLimeLimeVanillaVanillaCorianderCorianderBenzoinBenzoinCedarCedarPatchouliPatchouliGingerGinger
In both
SandalwoodVetiver
Three shared accords:
aromaticwarm spicywoody
Only in Matrix Metal
Metallic notesMetallic notesNutmegNutmegCardamomCardamomWhite TeaWhite TeaCyclamenCyclamenSequoiaSequoiaWhite MuskWhite Musk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepForbidden Flower brings citrus and aromatic; Matrix Metal brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood and vetiver, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, warm spicy and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Forbidden Flower is very weak and intimate, Matrix Metal long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointMatrix Metal first, then Forbidden Flower 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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