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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.

402 vanilla, toffee, sandalwoodFirst · Bon Parfumeur402 vanilla, toffee, sandalwood2017 · ★ 3.88
Citizen XSecond · Ex NihiloCitizen X2017 · ★ 3.63
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402 vanilla, toffee, sandalwoodCitizen X
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402 vanilla, toffee, sandalwood × Citizen X

Vanilla, sweet and caramel meets amber, woody and fresh 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 402 vanilla, toffee, sandalwood, blue is Citizen X. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

402 vanilla, toffee, sandalwoodCitizen X
powderyboth
woodyboth
balsamicboth
vanillafirst
ambersecond
sweetfirst
fresh spicysecond
caramelfirst
muskysecond
warm spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 402 vanilla, toffee, sandalwood
Almond BlossomAlmond BlossomAppleAppleMadagascar VanillaMadagascar VanillaHeliotropeHeliotropeCaramelCaramelSugarSugarSandalwoodSandalwoodBenzoinBenzoin
In both
Musk
Three shared accords:
powderywoodybalsamic
Only in Citizen X
Mastic or LentisqueMastic or LentisqueWhite PepperWhite PepperIrisIrisOlibanumOlibanumAmberwoodAmberwood
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceCitizen X brings amber; 402 vanilla, toffee, sandalwood brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • Notes in commonBoth list musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadPowdery, woody and balsamic run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put 402 vanilla, toffee, sandalwood in fall and winter and Citizen X in spring and summer. 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 leadCitizen X is voted long lasting and moderate; 402 vanilla, toffee, sandalwood moderate on both. Expect Citizen X to lead and 402 vanilla, toffee, sandalwood to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Citizen X, two of 402 vanilla, toffee, sandalwood over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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