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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.

Essence LabdanumFirst · Donna KaranEssence Labdanum2008 · ★ 4.43
Paloma PicassoSecond · Paloma PicassoPaloma PicassoEDP · 1984 · ★ 3.97
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Essence Labdanum × Paloma Picasso

Amber, leather and musky meets woody, musky and floral. They share four 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 Essence Labdanum, blue is Paloma Picasso. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Essence LabdanumPaloma Picasso
muskyboth
amberboth
woodyboth
animalicboth
floralsecond
leatherfirst
earthysecond
aromaticsecond
powderysecond
mossysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Essence Labdanum
French labdanumFrench labdanumLeatherLeatherGreen NotesGreen Notes
In both
Musk
Four shared accords:
ambermuskyanimalicwoody
Only in Paloma Picasso
CarnationCarnationCorianderCorianderRoseRoseAngelicaAngelicaNeroliNeroliBergamotBergamotAmalfi LemonAmalfi LemonPatchouliPatchouliHyacinthHyacinthJasmineJasmineYlang-YlangYlang-YlangMimosaMimosa
Why it might work
  • Notes in commonBoth list musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, musky, animalic and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadPaloma Picasso is voted long lasting and strong; Essence Labdanum weak and intimate. Expect Paloma Picasso to lead and Essence Labdanum to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Paloma Picasso, two of Essence Labdanum over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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