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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.

Cuir de RussieFirst · CreedCuir de Russie1953 · ★ 4.02
Alexandria III by Kostas Harrods ExclusiveSecond · XerjoffAlexandria III by Kostas Harrods Exclusive2019 · ★ 4.00
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Cuir de Russie × Alexandria III by Kostas Harrods Exclusive

Leather, citrus and amber meets woody, oud and amber. They share four accords and two 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 Cuir de Russie, blue is Alexandria III by Kostas Harrods Exclusive. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Cuir de RussieAlexandria III by Kostas Harrods Exclusive
woodyboth
amberboth
animalicboth
powderyboth
leatherfirst
citrusfirst
oudsecond
smokyfirst
rosesecond
warm spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Cuir de Russie
BirchBirchLeatherLeatherStyraxStyraxAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonNeroliNeroliBergamotBergamot
In both
SandalwoodAmber
Four shared accords:
amberwoodyanimalicpowdery
Only in Alexandria III by Kostas Harrods Exclusive
LavenderLavenderPalisander RosewoodPalisander RosewoodCinnamonCinnamonBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseCedarCedarLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyThailand OudThailand OudVanillaVanillaLaotian OudLaotian Oud
Why it might work
  • Light over deepCuir de Russie brings citrus; Alexandria III by Kostas Harrods Exclusive brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, woody, animalic and powdery run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Cuir de Russie in fall and Alexandria III by Kostas Harrods Exclusive in winter and spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Cuir de Russie is moderate on both, Alexandria III by Kostas Harrods Exclusive long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointAlexandria III by Kostas Harrods Exclusive first, then Cuir de Russie 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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