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801 Blu PalermoFirst · Bon Parfumeur801 Blu Palermo2026 · ★ 3.40
Imitation ManSecond · AmouageImitation ManEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.01
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Contrast pairing

801 Blu Palermo × Imitation Man

Aromatic, citrus and woody meets leather, woody and powdery. They share three 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 801 Blu Palermo, blue is Imitation Man. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

801 Blu PalermoImitation Man
woodyboth
citrusboth
fresh spicyboth
aromaticfirst
leathersecond
powderysecond
rosesecond
irissecond
earthysecond
violetsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in 801 Blu Palermo
GrapefruitGrapefruitLemonLemonMandarinMandarinSea NotesSea NotesPink PepperPink PepperRosemaryRosemaryCypressCypressCedarCedarWhite MuskWhite Musk
In bothNo shared notesThree shared accords:
citruswoodyfresh spicy
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Imitation Man
CitronCitronNutmegNutmegBlack PepperBlack PepperTurkish RoseTurkish RoseOrrisOrrisVioletVioletLeatherLeatherVetiverVetiverCastoreumCastoreumPatchouliPatchouliMyrhhMyrhh
Why it might work
  • Light over deep801 Blu Palermo brings aromatic and citrus; Imitation Man brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody and fresh spicy run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadImitation Man is voted long lasting and strong; 801 Blu Palermo weak and moderate. Expect Imitation Man to lead and 801 Blu Palermo to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Imitation Man, two of 801 Blu Palermo over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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