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La Collection Couturier Parfumeur Patchouli ImperialFirst · DiorLa Collection Couturier Parfumeur Patchouli ImperialParfum · 2011 · ★ 4.25
Pour Homme AbsoluSecond · Michael KorsPour Homme Absolu2025 · ★ 4.24
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La Collection Couturier Parfumeur Patchouli ImperialPour Homme Absolu
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La Collection Couturier Parfumeur Patchouli Imperial × Pour Homme Absolu

Woody, patchouli and warm spicy meets aromatic, woody and citrus. They share four 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 La Collection Couturier Parfumeur Patchouli Imperial, blue is Pour Homme Absolu. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

La Collection Couturier Parfumeur Patchouli ImperialPour Homme Absolu
woodyboth
aromaticboth
citrusboth
warm spicyboth
lavendersecond
floralsecond
patchoulifirst
fresh spicysecond
oudsecond
balsamicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in La Collection Couturier Parfumeur Patchouli Imperial
Indonesian Patchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli LeafSandalwoodSandalwoodCorianderCorianderCedarCedarCalabrian bergamotCalabrian bergamotSicilian MandarinSicilian Mandarin
In bothNo shared notesFour shared accords:
woodywarm spicyaromaticcitrus
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Pour Homme Absolu
LemonLemonCardamomCardamomPeppermintPeppermintPink PepperPink PepperLavenderLavenderRosyfoliaRosyfoliaMahonialMahonialIncenseIncenseCedarwoodCedarwoodAkigalawoodAkigalawoodVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepPour Homme Absolu brings aromatic and citrus; La Collection Couturier Parfumeur Patchouli Imperial brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy, aromatic and citrus run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put La Collection Couturier Parfumeur Patchouli Imperial in fall and winter and Pour Homme Absolu in spring and summer. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: La Collection Couturier Parfumeur Patchouli Imperial is long lasting and strong, Pour Homme Absolu 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 pointLa Collection Couturier Parfumeur Patchouli Imperial first, then Pour Homme Absolu 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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