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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.

5th Avenue After FiveFirst · Elizabeth Arden5th Avenue After FiveEDP · 2005 · ★ 3.58
Z - 1975 Blue SpiritSecond · ZaraZ - 1975 Blue Spirit2015 · ★ 4.29
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5th Avenue After FiveZ - 1975 Blue Spirit
Contrast pairing

5th Avenue After Five × Z - 1975 Blue Spirit

White floral, leather and woody meets lavender, citrus and leather. 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 5th Avenue After Five, blue is Z - 1975 Blue Spirit. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

5th Avenue After FiveZ - 1975 Blue Spirit
leatherboth
fruityboth
aromaticboth
smokyboth
white floralfirst
lavendersecond
citrussecond
fresh spicysecond
woodyfirst
animalicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in 5th Avenue After Five
HoneysuckleHoneysucklePlumPlumCorianderCorianderBergamotBergamotIndian LotusIndian LotusLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineJasmineSaffronSaffronBirchBirchMuskMuskSandalwoodSandalwoodTonka BeanTonka Bean
In bothNo shared notesFour shared accords:
leatherfruityaromaticsmoky
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Z - 1975 Blue Spirit
TangerineTangerineLavenderLavenderYlang-YlangYlang-YlangNutmegNutmegPepperPepperLeatherLeatherAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepZ - 1975 Blue Spirit brings citrus; 5th Avenue After Five brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadLeather, fruity, aromatic and smoky run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: 5th Avenue After Five is moderate on both, Z - 1975 Blue Spirit 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 point5th Avenue After Five first, then Z - 1975 Blue Spirit 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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