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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.

No. 1First · Clive ChristianNo. 1EDP · 2001 · ★ 3.96
XXI Art Deco CypressSecond · Clive ChristianXXI Art Deco Cypress2018 · ★ 4.59
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No. 1XXI Art Deco Cypress
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No. 1 × XXI Art Deco Cypress

Powdery, woody and white floral 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 No. 1, blue is XXI Art Deco Cypress. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

No. 1XXI Art Deco Cypress
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
citrusboth
powderyfirst
white floralfirst
vanillafirst
warm spicyfirst
ambersecond
irisfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in No. 1
NutmegNutmegCardamomCardamomLimeLimeMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangePaprikaPaprikaArtemisiaArtemisiaGrapefruitGrapefruitCarawayCarawayIrisIrisYlang-YlangYlang-YlangJasmineJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-Valley
In both
Amber
Four shared accords:
woodycitrusaromaticfresh spicy
Only in XXI Art Deco Cypress
PetitgrainPetitgrainCypressCypress
Why it might work
  • Light over deepXXI Art Deco Cypress brings aromatic; No. 1 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 threadWoody, citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: No. 1 is long lasting 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 pointNo. 1 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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