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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.

Black ObsidianFirst · Aurora ScentsBlack ObsidianEDP · 2025 · ★ 4.63
Balenciaga Paris L'Edition RefletsSecond · BalenciagaBalenciaga Paris L'Edition RefletsEDP · 2014 · ★ 4.31
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Black Obsidian × Balenciaga Paris L'Edition Reflets

Citrus, aromatic and floral meets woody, violet and powdery. They share four 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 Black Obsidian, blue is Balenciaga Paris L'Edition Reflets. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Black ObsidianBalenciaga Paris L'Edition Reflets
woodyboth
aromaticboth
soft spicyboth
earthyboth
citrusfirst
violetsecond
floralfirst
powderysecond
ozonicsecond
fresh spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Black Obsidian
BergamotBergamotelemiElemiOsmanthusOsmanthusJasmine SambacJasmine SambacHelvetolideHelvetolideMossMoss
In both
Pink PepperPatchouli
Four shared accords:
aromaticsoft spicywoodyearthy
Only in Balenciaga Paris L'Edition Reflets
Violet LeafViolet LeafBlack PepperBlack PepperVioletVioletCedarCedarVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBlack Obsidian brings citrus and aromatic; Balenciaga Paris L'Edition Reflets brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list pink pepper and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, soft spicy, woody and earthy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Black Obsidian is long lasting and strong, Balenciaga Paris L'Edition Reflets moderate and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointBalenciaga Paris L'Edition Reflets first, then Black Obsidian 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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