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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.

Il SottoboscoFirst · Ermenegildo ZegnaIl SottoboscoEDP · 2026 · ★ 3.93
Encore du tempsSecond · Meo FusciuniEncore du temps2022 · ★ 3.89
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Il SottoboscoEncore du temps
Contrast pairing

Il Sottobosco × Encore du temps

Powdery, patchouli and soft spicy meets floral, citrus and fruity. They share two 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 Il Sottobosco, blue is Encore du temps. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Il SottoboscoEncore du temps
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
powderyfirst
floralsecond
patchoulifirst
soft spicyfirst
muskyfirst
citrussecond
fruitysecond
aromaticsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Il Sottobosco
Pink PepperPink PepperCarrot SeedsCarrot SeedsPatchouliPatchouli
In bothNo shared notesTwo shared accords:
woodywarm spicy
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Encore du temps
Green TeaGreen TeaBergamotBergamotMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeOsmanthusOsmanthusMagnoliaMagnoliaChampacaChampacaMateMateSandalwoodSandalwoodBenzoinBenzoin
Why it might work
  • A shared threadWoody and warm spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Il Sottobosco is long lasting and moderate, Encore du temps 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 pointIl Sottobosco first, then Encore du temps 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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