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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
Gentleman Eau de Toilette IntenseSecond · GivenchyGentleman Eau de Toilette IntenseEDT · 2021 · ★ 4.35
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Balenciaga Paris l'Edition Mer × Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense

Marine, aromatic and citrus meets woody, aromatic and iris. 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 Balenciaga Paris l'Edition Mer, blue is Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Balenciaga Paris l'Edition MerGentleman Eau de Toilette Intense
aromaticboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
marinefirst
citrusfirst
irissecond
greenfirst
warm spicysecond
powderysecond
white floralfirst
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 NotesSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
Bergamot
Three shared accords:
aromaticfresh spicywoody
Only in Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense
CardamomCardamomBasilBasilIrisIrisCypressCypressCoumarinCoumarinCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBalenciaga Paris l'Edition Mer brings aromatic and citrus; Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, 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 Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense in fall and spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Balenciaga Paris l'Edition Mer is moderate and enormous, Gentleman Eau de Toilette Intense 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 pointGentleman Eau de Toilette Intense first, then Balenciaga Paris l'Edition Mer 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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