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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.

Sensuous NoirFirst · Estée LauderSensuous NoirEDP · 2010 · ★ 4.12
New York PatchouliSecond · Bond No 9New York Patchouli2013 · ★ 3.64
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Sensuous Noir × New York Patchouli

Woody, warm spicy and amber meets woody, floral and citrus. They share three accords and three 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 Sensuous Noir, blue is New York Patchouli. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Sensuous NoirNew York Patchouli
woodyboth
warm spicyboth
patchouliboth
amberfirst
floralsecond
citrussecond
powderysecond
muskysecond
vanillafirst
freshsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Sensuous Noir
SpicesSpicesPepperPepperRoseRoseJasmineJasminePinePineGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodBenzoinBenzoinVanilleVanilleHoneyHoney
In both
PatchouliLilyAmber
Three shared accords:
woodywarm spicypatchouli
Only in New York Patchouli
BergamotBergamotLitchiLitchiRose WaterRose WaterLilacLilacAtlas CedarAtlas CedarMuskMuskSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepNew York Patchouli brings citrus; Sensuous Noir brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, lily and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, warm spicy and patchouli run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Sensuous Noir in winter and fall and New York Patchouli in spring. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Sensuous Noir is long lasting and strong, New York Patchouli eternal and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointSensuous Noir first, then New York Patchouli 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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