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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.

BalakirevFirst · Elixir AttarBalakirevEDP · 2025 · ★ 5.00
StripSecond · Agent ProvocateurStripEDP · 2007 · ★ 4.00
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Balakirev × Strip

Iris, powdery and woody meets woody, amber and aromatic. They share four accords and three 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 Balakirev, blue is Strip. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

BalakirevStrip
woodyboth
powderyboth
irisboth
earthyboth
ambersecond
aromaticsecond
fresh spicysecond
yellow floralsecond
vanillafirst
muskysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Balakirev
PimentoPimentoOreganoOreganoLily of the ValleyLily of the ValleyYlang YlangYlang YlangPeachPeachGardeniaGardeniaJasmine SambacJasmine SambacLavenderLavenderJasmineJasmineTaif RoseTaif RoseIrisIrisVanillaVanilla
In both
BergamotOrrisMusk
Four shared accords:
irispowderywoodyearthy
Only in Strip
GeraniumGeraniumYlang-YlangYlang-YlangAmberAmberVetiverVetiverPatchouliPatchouliOakmossOakmoss
Why it might work
  • Light over deepStrip brings aromatic; Balakirev brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, orris and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadIris, powdery, woody and earthy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Balakirev is long lasting and strong, Strip moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointBalakirev first, then Strip 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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