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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.

La Panthere Noir AbsoluFirst · CartierLa Panthere Noir AbsoluEDP · 2016 · ★ 3.83
RetrospectSecond · MeritRetrospectExtrait · 2024 · ★ 3.93
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La Panthere Noir Absolu × Retrospect

Oud, white floral and musky meets musky, powdery and floral. They share three 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 La Panthere Noir Absolu, blue is Retrospect. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

La Panthere Noir AbsoluRetrospect
muskyboth
powderyboth
white floralboth
oudfirst
floralsecond
irissecond
freshsecond
fruitysecond
sweetsecond
aldehydicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in La Panthere Noir Absolu
Agarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)GardeniaGardenia
In both
Musk
Three shared accords:
white floralmuskypowdery
Only in Retrospect
PearPearAmbretteAmbretteAldehydesAldehydesBergamotBergamotOrrisOrrisJasmineJasmineVioletVioletRoseRoseRosemaryRosemaryMossMossVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWhite floral, musky and powdery run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put La Panthere Noir Absolu in winter and Retrospect in spring and fall. 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 leadLa Panthere Noir Absolu is voted long lasting and strong; Retrospect moderate on both. Expect La Panthere Noir Absolu to lead and Retrospect to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of La Panthere Noir Absolu, two of Retrospect over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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