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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.

Balenciaga Paris l'Edition MerFirst · BalenciagaBalenciaga Paris l'Edition MerEDP · 2015 · ★ 4.15
Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'OrientSecond · BalenciagaCristobal pour Homme Cologne d'OrientCologne · 2000 · ★ 4.67
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Balenciaga Paris l'Edition MerCristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient
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Balenciaga Paris l'Edition Mer × Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient

Marine, aromatic and citrus meets aromatic, 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 Balenciaga Paris l'Edition Mer, blue is Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Balenciaga Paris l'Edition MerCristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient
aromaticboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
marinefirst
citrusfirst
warm spicysecond
herbalsecond
patchoulisecond
greenfirst
lavendersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Balenciaga Paris l'Edition Mer
YuzuYuzuShisoShisoSea NotesSea NotesLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleySeashellsSeashellsWoody NotesWoody Notes
In both
BergamotSandalwood
Three shared accords:
aromaticfresh spicywoody
Only in Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient
CorianderCorianderLavenderLavenderArtemisiaArtemisiaWhite PepperWhite PepperPatchouliPatchouliCedarCedarColumbian CoffeeColumbian CoffeeGeraniumGeraniumTeaTeaVanillaVanillaBenzoinBenzoinAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBalenciaga Paris l'Edition Mer brings aromatic and citrus; Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, fresh spicy and woody run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Balenciaga Paris l'Edition Mer in summer and Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient in fall and winter. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadCristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient is voted long lasting and strong; Balenciaga Paris l'Edition Mer moderate and enormous. Expect Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient to lead and Balenciaga Paris l'Edition Mer to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient, two of Balenciaga Paris l'Edition Mer over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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