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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.

Centuries SandalwoodFirst · Caswell MasseyCenturies SandalwoodEDP · 2017 · ★ 4.05
Black XS L Exces for HimSecond · RabanneBlack XS L Exces for HimEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.27
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Centuries Sandalwood × Black XS L Exces for Him

Woody, powdery and musky meets citrus, woody and amber. 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 Centuries Sandalwood, blue is Black XS L Exces for Him. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Centuries SandalwoodBlack XS L Exces for Him
woodyboth
earthyboth
warm spicyboth
citrussecond
ambersecond
patchoulisecond
aromaticsecond
lavendersecond
powderyfirst
muskyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Centuries Sandalwood
Australian SandalwoodAustralian SandalwoodStems GreensStems GreensMuskMuskSmokeSmoke
In both
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Three shared accords:
woodywarm spicyearthy
Only in Black XS L Exces for Him
Amalfi LemonAmalfi LemonLavenderLavenderSea NotesSea NotesAmberAmberPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBlack XS L Exces for Him brings citrus; Centuries Sandalwood brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cypriol oil or nagarmotha, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy and earthy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Centuries Sandalwood is moderate on both, Black XS L Exces for Him 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 pointCenturies Sandalwood first, then Black XS L Exces for Him 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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