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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.

C for MenFirst · Clive ChristianC for MenEDP · 2010 · ★ 4.36
XXI Art Deco CypressSecond · Clive ChristianXXI Art Deco Cypress2018 · ★ 4.59
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C for Men × XXI Art Deco Cypress

Amber, leather and aromatic meets woody, aromatic and fresh spicy. 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 C for Men, blue is XXI Art Deco Cypress. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

C for MenXXI Art Deco Cypress
aromaticboth
amberboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
leatherfirst
oudfirst
warm spicyfirst
greensecond
animalicfirst
citrussecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in C for Men
SaffronSaffronElemi resinElemi resinThymeThymeMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeJasmineJasmineRoseRoseOrrisOrrisLabdanumLabdanumMateMateLotusLotusLeatherLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)
In both
Amber
Four shared accords:
amberaromaticwoodyfresh spicy
Only in XXI Art Deco Cypress
PetitgrainPetitgrainCypressCypress
Why it might work
  • Light over deepC for Men brings aromatic; XXI Art Deco Cypress brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, aromatic, woody and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: C for Men is eternal and strong, XXI Art Deco Cypress 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 pointC for Men first, then XXI Art Deco Cypress 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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