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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.

Dubai Black SapphireFirst · Bond No 9Dubai Black Sapphire2016 · ★ 3.54
Aqua Allegoria GentianaSecond · GuerlainAqua Allegoria GentianaEDT · 2001 · ★ 4.01
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Dubai Black SapphireAqua Allegoria Gentiana
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Dubai Black Sapphire × Aqua Allegoria Gentiana

Amber, warm spicy and woody meets citrus, sweet and floral. They share five 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 Dubai Black Sapphire, blue is Aqua Allegoria Gentiana. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Dubai Black SapphireAqua Allegoria Gentiana
woodyboth
powderyboth
sweetboth
fresh spicyboth
amberfirst
citrussecond
warm spicyfirst
aromaticboth
rosefirst
floralsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Dubai Black Sapphire
SaffronSaffronBeeswaxBeeswaxHoneyHoneyNeroliNeroliGurjan balsamGurjan balsamTurkish RoseTurkish RoseCedarCedarPepperPepperTolu BalsamTolu BalsamSiam BenzoinSiam BenzoinVetiverVetiver
In both
Sandalwood
Five shared accords:
woodypowderyfresh spicysweetaromatic
Only in Aqua Allegoria Gentiana
GrapefruitGrapefruitLimeLimeBergamotBergamotOrangeOrangeGentianaGentianaPearPearMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAqua Allegoria Gentiana brings citrus; Dubai Black Sapphire brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, powdery, fresh spicy and sweet run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Dubai Black Sapphire in fall and winter and Aqua Allegoria Gentiana 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 leadDubai Black Sapphire is voted eternal and enormous; Aqua Allegoria Gentiana moderate on both. Expect Dubai Black Sapphire to lead and Aqua Allegoria Gentiana to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Dubai Black Sapphire, two of Aqua Allegoria Gentiana over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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