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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.

Brioni ExtraitFirst · BrioniBrioni ExtraitExtrait · 2015 · ★ 4.62
L'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de MandarineSecond · GuerlainL'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine2007 · ★ 4.19
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Brioni Extrait × L'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine

Woody, floral and warm spicy meets citrus, floral and fruity. They share four accords and two 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 Brioni Extrait, blue is L'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Brioni ExtraitL'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine
citrusboth
woodyboth
floralboth
fresh spicyboth
warm spicyfirst
powderyfirst
amberfirst
fruitysecond
violetfirst
balsamicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Brioni Extrait
NutmegNutmegVioletVioletLavenderLavenderSicilian LemonSicilian LemonCognacCognacSaffronSaffronSandalwoodSandalwoodCashmere WoodCashmere WoodTonka BeanTonka BeanAmberAmberAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)IncenseIncense
In both
MagnoliaCedar
Four shared accords:
woodyfloralfresh spicycitrus
Only in L'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine
Mandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeBitter OrangeBitter OrangeBergamotBergamotMandarin BlossomMandarin BlossomBlack CurrantBlack CurrantHiacynthHiacynthVanillaVanillaMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepL'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine brings citrus; Brioni Extrait brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list magnolia and cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, floral, fresh spicy and citrus run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadBrioni Extrait is voted eternal and enormous; L'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine moderate on both. Expect Brioni Extrait to lead and L'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Brioni Extrait, two of L'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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