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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.

First · ChanelPour Monsieur ConcentreeEDP · 1989 · ★ 4.29

Second · Maison Martin MargielaSoul Of The ForestEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.01

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Contrast pairing

Pour Monsieur Concentree × Soul Of The Forest

Aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy meets woody, amber and aromatic. They share five accords and no 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 Pour Monsieur Concentree, blue is Soul Of The Forest. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Pour Monsieur ConcentreeSoul Of The Forest

woodyboth

aromaticboth

fresh spicyboth

warm spicyboth

earthyboth

citrusfirst

vanillafirst

lavenderfirst

mossyfirst

sweetfirst

What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Pour Monsieur Concentree

Mandarin Orange Lavender

Lavender

Petitgrain Cardamom

Cardamom

Nutmeg

Vanilla

Oakmoss

Opoponax

Vetiver

In bothNo shared notesFive shared accords:

aromaticfresh spicyearthywoodywarm spicy

That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.

Only in Soul Of The Forest

Black Currant Moss

Moss

Pimento

Balsam Fir Labdanum

Labdanum

Maple syrup Atlas Cedar

Atlas Cedar Incense

Incense

Patchouli

Why it might work

Light over deepPour Monsieur Concentree brings aromatic and citrus; Soul Of The Forest brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
A shared threadAromatic, fresh spicy, earthy and woody run through both.
Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Pour Monsieur Concentree is long lasting and moderate, Soul Of The Forest 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 pointSoul Of The Forest first, then Pour Monsieur Concentree 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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Pour Monsieur Concentree · Chanel

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Soul Of The Forest · Maison Martin Margiela

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