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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.

Spice & Black VanillaFirst · CremoSpice & Black VanillaEDP · 2017 · ★ 4.40
Opium (1977)Second · Yves Saint LaurentOpium (1977)EDP · 1977 · ★ 3.97
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Spice & Black VanillaOpium (1977)
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Spice & Black Vanilla × Opium (1977)

Vanilla, warm spicy and aromatic meets warm spicy, amber and woody. They share five 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 Spice & Black Vanilla, blue is Opium (1977). It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Spice & Black VanillaOpium (1977)
warm spicyboth
woodyboth
aromaticboth
balsamicboth
powderyboth
vanillafirst
ambersecond
smokysecond
sweetsecond
fresh spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Spice & Black Vanilla
CardamomCardamomCashmere WoodCashmere WoodBourbon VanillaBourbon Vanilla
In both
Vetiver
Five shared accords:
warm spicyaromaticwoodypowderybalsamic
Only in Opium (1977)
ClovesClovesPepperPepperCorianderCorianderWest Indian BayWest Indian BayPlumPlumJasmineJasmineMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeCitrusesCitrusesBergamotBergamotCarnationCarnationCinnamonCinnamonSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepSpice & Black Vanilla brings aromatic; Opium (1977) brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list vetiver, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWarm spicy, aromatic, woody and powdery run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadOpium (1977) is voted eternal and enormous; Spice & Black Vanilla moderate on both. Expect Opium (1977) to lead and Spice & Black Vanilla to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Opium (1977), two of Spice & Black Vanilla over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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