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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.

Narcisse Noir (1911)First · CaronNarcisse Noir (1911)EDP · 1911 · ★ 4.16
Eau de Rochas L'EssentielSecond · RochasEau de Rochas L'Essentiel2022 · ★ 4.29
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Narcisse Noir (1911)Eau de Rochas L'Essentiel
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Narcisse Noir (1911) × Eau de Rochas L'Essentiel

White floral, citrus and woody meets citrus, white floral and aromatic. 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 Narcisse Noir (1911), blue is Eau de Rochas L'Essentiel. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Narcisse Noir (1911)Eau de Rochas L'Essentiel
citrusboth
white floralboth
aromaticboth
muskyboth
woodyfirst
yellow floralfirst
greenfirst
powderyfirst
sweetfirst
freshsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Narcisse Noir (1911)
NarcissusNarcissusAfrican Orange FlowerAfrican Orange FlowerOrangeOrangeTincture of RoseTincture of RoseSandalwoodSandalwoodMuskMuskVetyverVetyver
In both
Jasmine
Four shared accords:
white floralcitrusaromaticmusky
Only in Eau de Rochas L'Essentiel
LemonLemonPetitgrainPetitgrainOrange BlossomOrange BlossomRoseRoseWhite MuskWhite MuskPatchouliPatchouliAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEau de Rochas L'Essentiel brings citrus and aromatic; Narcisse Noir (1911) brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list jasmine, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWhite floral, citrus, aromatic and musky run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Narcisse Noir (1911) in fall and winter and Eau de Rochas L'Essentiel in summer and spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Narcisse Noir (1911) is long lasting and moderate, Eau de Rochas L'Essentiel moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointNarcisse Noir (1911) first, then Eau de Rochas L'Essentiel 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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