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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.

J.Crew No. 57First · ArquisteJ.Crew No. 57EDP · 2014 · ★ 3.88
IthakaSecond · MendittorosaIthaka2019 · ★ 4.00
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J.Crew No. 57 × Ithaka

Woody, vanilla and whiskey meets amber, woody and warm 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 J.Crew No. 57, blue is Ithaka. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

J.Crew No. 57Ithaka
woodyboth
amberboth
warm spicyboth
vanillafirst
whiskeyfirst
balsamicsecond
cinnamonfirst
floralsecond
citrussecond
smokysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in J.Crew No. 57
VanillaVanillaWhiskeyWhiskeyCedarCedarCinnamonCinnamonOakOak
In both
Labdanum
Three shared accords:
woodywarm spicyamber
Only in Ithaka
BergamotBergamotIncenseIncenseMagnoliaMagnoliaBenzoinBenzoinCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVirginia CedarVirginia CedarPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceIthaka brings amber; J.Crew No. 57 brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list labdanum, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy and amber run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadIthaka is voted long lasting and moderate; J.Crew No. 57 moderate on both. Expect Ithaka to lead and J.Crew No. 57 to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Ithaka, two of J.Crew No. 57 over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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