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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.

Javanese PatchouliFirst · Ermenegildo ZegnaJavanese PatchouliEDP · 2012 · ★ 4.46
Zara SandalwoodSecond · ZaraZara Sandalwood2016 · ★ 3.78
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Javanese PatchouliZara Sandalwood
Contrast pairing

Javanese Patchouli × Zara Sandalwood

Woody, patchouli and warm spicy meets citrus, aromatic and warm spicy. They share five 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 Javanese Patchouli, blue is Zara Sandalwood. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Javanese PatchouliZara Sandalwood
citrusboth
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
aromaticboth
earthyboth
patchoulifirst
muskysecond
powderysecond
fresh spicysecond
soft spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Javanese Patchouli
PatchouliPatchouliPink PepperPink PepperCalabrian bergamotCalabrian bergamotCedarCedarTonka BeanTonka Bean
In bothNo shared notesFive shared accords:
woodywarm spicycitrusearthyaromatic
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Zara Sandalwood
BergamotBergamotLimeLimeCardamomCardamomMuskMuskVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepZara Sandalwood brings citrus and aromatic; Javanese Patchouli brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy, citrus and earthy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Javanese Patchouli is long lasting and moderate, Zara Sandalwood 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 pointJavanese Patchouli first, then Zara Sandalwood 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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