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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.

XXI Art Deco CypressFirst · Clive ChristianXXI Art Deco Cypress2018 · ★ 4.59
ParadoxSecond · VertusParadox2017 · ★ 3.44
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XXI Art Deco Cypress × Paradox

Woody, aromatic and fresh spicy meets woody, fresh spicy and amber. 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 XXI Art Deco Cypress, blue is Paradox. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

XXI Art Deco CypressParadox
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
amberboth
greenboth
warm spicysecond
fruitysecond
white floralsecond
rosesecond
citrusfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in XXI Art Deco Cypress
PetitgrainPetitgrainCypressCypressAmberAmber
In bothNo shared notesFive shared accords:
woodyaromaticfresh spicyambergreen
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Paradox
Fruity and Spicy NotesFruity and Spicy NotesGreen NotesGreen NotesPepperPepperRoseRoseLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineJasmineLabdanumLabdanumSandalwoodSandalwoodVetiverVetiverVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deepXXI Art Deco Cypress brings aromatic; Paradox brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic, fresh spicy and amber run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: XXI Art Deco Cypress is long lasting and strong, Paradox 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 pointParadox 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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XXI Art Deco Cypress+Amber Absolute OilClive ChristianAmber Absolute OilAdds warm spicy, powdery and vanilla; shares amber.ContrastXXI Art Deco Cypress+Blonde AmberClive ChristianBlonde AmberAdds warm spicy, vanilla and sweet; shares three accords.ContrastXXI Art Deco Cypress+Noa L'Eau de ParfumCacharelNoa L'Eau de ParfumAdds floral, powdery and earthy; shares one accord.HarmonyBuild your ownPick any two from the catalog ↑
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