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First · Dsquared2He Wood CologneCologne · 2017 · ★ 4.06From your collection:Save fragrances to pick from them here

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He Wood Cologne × Icon Dude DSQUARED²
Woody, aromatic and powdery meets aromatic, woody and fresh spicy. They share four accords and one note.
The blend
How the pair leans
Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is He Wood Cologne, blue is Icon Dude DSQUARED². It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.
He Wood CologneIcon Dude DSQUARED²
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
citrusboth
ambersecond
warm spicysecond
powderyfirst
aquaticfirst
earthysecond
violetfirst
What each brings
Notes apart, notes in common
Only in He Wood Cologne
Silver Fir
Musk
Lemon
Mandarin Orange
Violet
Violet Leaf
Water Notes
Cedar
Vetiver
Silver Fir
Musk
Lemon
Mandarin Orange
Violet
Violet Leaf
Water Notes
Cedar
VetiverIn both
Amber
Four shared accords:woodyaromaticcitrusfresh spicy
Only in Icon Dude DSQUARED²
Geranium
Chinotto
Saffron
Orange Blossom
Frankincense
Patchouli
Cypriol
Cade oil
Geranium
Chinotto
Saffron
Orange Blossom
Frankincense
Patchouli
Cypriol
Cade oilWhy it might work
- Light over deepHe Wood Cologne brings aromatic; Icon Dude DSQUARED² brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
- Notes in commonBoth list amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
- A shared threadWoody, aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy run through both.
- Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
What to watch
- One will leadIcon Dude DSQUARED² is voted eternal and strong; He Wood Cologne moderate on both. Expect Icon Dude DSQUARED² to lead and He Wood Cologne to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Icon Dude DSQUARED², two of He Wood Cologne over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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