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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 LightsFirst · Elizabeth Arden5th Avenue NYC LightsEDP · 2017 · ★ 3.79
Habit Rouge L'InstinctSecond · GuerlainHabit Rouge L'InstinctEDT · 2022 · ★ 3.43
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5th Avenue NYC Lights × Habit Rouge L'Instinct

Citrus, fruity and woody meets citrus, green and aromatic. They share three 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 5th Avenue NYC Lights, blue is Habit Rouge L'Instinct. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

5th Avenue NYC LightsHabit Rouge L'Instinct
citrusboth
woodyboth
patchouliboth
greensecond
aromaticsecond
fruityfirst
cannabissecond
amberfirst
fresh spicysecond
leathersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 5th Avenue NYC Lights
LimeLimeCranberryCranberryTangerineTangerineOrrisOrrisAmberAmberOsmanthusOsmanthusTonka BeanTonka BeanSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
Patchouli
Three shared accords:
citruswoodypatchouli
Only in Habit Rouge L'Instinct
Green NotesGreen NotesGrapefruitGrapefruitBergamotBergamotcannabisCannabisMateMateRed RoseRed RoseLeatherLeatherVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deepHabit Rouge L'Instinct brings citrus, green and aromatic; 5th Avenue NYC Lights brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, woody and patchouli run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: 5th Avenue NYC Lights is weak and moderate, Habit Rouge L'Instinct 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 NYC Lights first, then Habit Rouge L'Instinct 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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