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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.

301 sandalwood, amber, cardamomFirst · Bon Parfumeur301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom2017 · ★ 3.72
Gentleman CologneSecond · GivenchyGentleman CologneCologne · 2019 · ★ 4.26
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301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom × Gentleman Cologne

Woody, warm spicy and aromatic meets citrus, aromatic and woody. They share five accords and no 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 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom, blue is Gentleman Cologne. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

301 sandalwood, amber, cardamomGentleman Cologne
woodyboth
aromaticboth
powderyboth
fresh spicyboth
amberboth
citrussecond
warm spicyfirst
irissecond
muskysecond
earthysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom
CardamomCardamomCypressCypressCuminCuminThymeThymeYlang-YlangYlang-YlangCedarCedarCoconut NectarCoconut NectarJasmineJasmineSandalwoodSandalwoodAmberAmberBenzoinBenzoinPatchouliPatchouli
In bothNo shared notesFive shared accords:
woodyaromaticamberpowderyfresh spicy
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Gentleman Cologne
BergamotBergamotLemonLemonPetitgrainPetitgrainIrisIrisVetiverVetiverRosemaryRosemaryMuskMuskAmbroxanAmbroxan
Why it might work
  • Light over deep301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom brings aromatic; Gentleman Cologne brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic, amber and powdery run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom in fall and Gentleman Cologne in summer and spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: 301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom is moderate on both, Gentleman Cologne moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting point301 sandalwood, amber, cardamom first, then Gentleman Cologne 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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