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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
La Fumee OttomanSecond · Miller HarrisLa Fumee Ottoman2013 · ★ 4.31
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5th Avenue NYC LiveLa Fumee Ottoman
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5th Avenue NYC Live × La Fumee Ottoman

Musky, fruity and citrus meets amber, warm spicy and woody. 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 Live, blue is La Fumee Ottoman. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

5th Avenue NYC LiveLa Fumee Ottoman
woodyboth
balsamicboth
aromaticboth
muskyfirst
ambersecond
fruityfirst
citrusfirst
white floralfirst
warm spicysecond
patchoulifirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in 5th Avenue NYC Live
Acai BerryAcai BerryMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangePink PepperPink PepperMarigoldMarigoldJasmine SambacJasmine SambacNeroliNeroliMuskMuskCashmere WoodCashmere Wood
In both
Patchouli
Three shared accords:
woodybalsamicaromatic
Only in La Fumee Ottoman
CuminCuminCardamomCardamomRoseRoseBergamotBergamotIncenseIncenseCedarCedarAmberAmberFruitsFruitsVanillaVanillaSandalwoodSandalwoodTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • Light over deep5th Avenue NYC Live brings citrus; La Fumee Ottoman brings amber and 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 threadWoody, balsamic and aromatic run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put 5th Avenue NYC Live in spring and La Fumee Ottoman in fall and winter. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: 5th Avenue NYC Live is moderate on both, La Fumee Ottoman long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointLa Fumee Ottoman 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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