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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 LiveFirst · Elizabeth Arden5th Avenue NYC LiveEDP · 2018 · ★ 4.08
012 Wild MuskSecond · Ajmal012 Wild Musk2014 · ★ 4.25
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5th Avenue NYC Live012 Wild Musk
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5th Avenue NYC Live × 012 Wild Musk

Musky, fruity and citrus meets musky, powdery and woody. They share four 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 Live, blue is 012 Wild Musk. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

5th Avenue NYC Live012 Wild Musk
muskyboth
woodyboth
white floralboth
aromaticboth
fruityfirst
powderysecond
citrusfirst
balsamicfirst
patchoulifirst
sweetfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 5th Avenue NYC Live
Acai BerryAcai BerryMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangePink PepperPink PepperMarigoldMarigoldJasmine SambacJasmine SambacNeroliNeroliPatchouliPatchouliCashmere WoodCashmere Wood
In both
Musk
Four shared accords:
muskywhite floralwoodyaromatic
Only in 012 Wild Musk
GeraniumGeraniumJasmineJasmineRoseRoseSandalwoodSandalwoodAmberAmberCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Light over deep5th Avenue NYC Live brings citrus; 012 Wild Musk brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadMusky, white floral, woody and aromatic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: 5th Avenue NYC Live is moderate on both, 012 Wild Musk moderate and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting point012 Wild Musk first, then 5th Avenue NYC Live 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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