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First · DiorJules1980 · ★ 4.34
Second · Tom FordReserve Collection Black VioletEDP · 2019 · ★ 4.39From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here


Contrast pairing
Jules × Reserve Collection Black Violet
Aromatic, fresh spicy and woody meets woody, violet and citrus. They share seven accords and two notes.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Jules, blue is Reserve Collection Black Violet. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
JulesReserve Collection Black Violet
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
mossyboth
powderyboth
earthyboth
floralboth
freshboth
aromaticfirst
violetsecond
citrussecond
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in Jules
Lavender
Artemisia
Caraway
Carnation
Rose
Basil
Cedar
Cyclamen
Sandalwood
Jasmine
Leather
Fir
Lavender
Artemisia
Caraway
Carnation
Rose
Basil
Cedar
Cyclamen
Sandalwood
Jasmine
Leather
FirIn both
BergamotOakmoss
Seven shared accords:fresh spicywoodymossyfloralearthyfreshpowdery
Only in Reserve Collection Black Violet
Fruits
Citruses
Violet
Woodsy Notes
Fruits
Citruses
Violet
Woodsy NotesWhy it might work
- Light over deepJules brings aromatic; Reserve Collection Black Violet brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and oakmoss, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadFresh spicy, woody, mossy and floral run through both.
- Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
- Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Jules is long lasting and strong, Reserve Collection Black Violet long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
A starting pointReserve Collection Black Violet first, then Jules 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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