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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.

H.O.T. AlwaysFirst · Bond No 9H.O.T. Always2003 · ★ 4.13
Lanvin Me L’AbsoluSecond · LanvinLanvin Me L’AbsoluEDP · 2014 · ★ 3.82
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H.O.T. Always × Lanvin Me L’Absolu

Warm spicy, woody and animalic meets floral, woody and fruity. They share four 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 H.O.T. Always, blue is Lanvin Me L’Absolu. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

H.O.T. AlwaysLanvin Me L’Absolu
woodyboth
patchouliboth
muskyboth
powderyboth
warm spicyfirst
floralsecond
animalicfirst
fruitysecond
leatherfirst
freshsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in H.O.T. Always
CivetCivetRussian LeatherRussian LeatherCinnamonCinnamonSandalwoodSandalwoodBergamotBergamot
In both
Patchouli
Four shared accords:
woodypatchoulimuskypowdery
Only in Lanvin Me L’Absolu
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeOsmanthusOsmanthusViolet LeafViolet LeafPeonyPeonyJasmine SambacJasmine SambacPeachPeachWoody NotesWoody NotesMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Flowers over greenLanvin Me L’Absolu brings floral; H.O.T. Always brings woody. Flowers over green or wood tends to read natural rather than perfumed.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, patchouli, musky and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: H.O.T. Always is eternal and strong, Lanvin Me L’Absolu long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointH.O.T. Always first, then Lanvin Me L’Absolu 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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