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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 NYC DreamFirst · Elizabeth Arden5th Avenue NYC DreamEDP · 2024 · ★ 4.11
Blu DreamsSecond · AjmalBlu Dreams2012 · ★ 3.75
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Contrast pairing

5th Avenue NYC Dream × Blu Dreams

White floral, woody and tuberose meets citrus, white floral and aromatic. 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 NYC Dream, blue is Blu Dreams. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

5th Avenue NYC DreamBlu Dreams
white floralboth
woodyboth
aromaticboth
citrussecond
sweetboth
muskysecond
vanillasecond
patchoulisecond
fresh spicysecond
powderysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in 5th Avenue NYC Dream
Black CurrantBlack CurrantPink PepperPink PepperEgyptian JasmineEgyptian JasmineAfrican Orange FlowerAfrican Orange FlowerTuberoseTuberoseSouth African SageSouth African SageAmbertonicAmbertonicVirginia CedarVirginia CedarSandalwoodSandalwood
In bothNo shared notesFour shared accords:
white floralwoodyaromaticsweet
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Blu Dreams
NeroliNeroliLemonLemonOrange BlossomOrange BlossomRosemaryRosemaryVanillaVanillaMuskMuskPatchouliPatchouli
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBlu Dreams brings citrus and aromatic; 5th Avenue NYC Dream brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWhite floral, woody, aromatic and sweet run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will lead5th Avenue NYC Dream is voted moderate on both; Blu Dreams very weak and intimate. Expect 5th Avenue NYC Dream to lead and Blu Dreams to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of 5th Avenue NYC Dream, two of Blu Dreams over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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