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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.

Nearly NoonFirst · DefineMeNearly NoonEDP · 2024 · ★ 3.84
Black XS Potion for HimSecond · RabanneBlack XS Potion for HimEDT · 2014 · ★ 4.30
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Contrast pairing

Nearly Noon × Black XS Potion for Him

Sweet, warm spicy and vanilla meets woody, aromatic and amber. They share two 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 Nearly Noon, blue is Black XS Potion for Him. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Nearly NoonBlack XS Potion for Him
woodyboth
aromaticboth
sweetfirst
warm spicyfirst
ambersecond
vanillafirst
rumsecond
fresh spicysecond
muskysecond
coconutfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Nearly Noon
CardamomCardamomWhipped CreamWhipped CreamFig NectarFig NectarRice PuddingRice PuddingCoconutCoconutSaffronSaffronSandalwoodSandalwoodVanilla BeanVanilla BeanAmberwoodAmberwood
In bothNo shared notesTwo shared accords:
woodyaromatic
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Black XS Potion for Him
JuniperJuniperCashmere WoodCashmere WoodWormwoodWormwoodRumRumLabdanumLabdanum
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceBlack XS Potion for Him brings amber; Nearly Noon brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • A shared threadWoody and aromatic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Nearly Noon is moderate on both, Black XS Potion for Him 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 pointNearly Noon first, then Black XS Potion for Him 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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