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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.

Malaise of the 1970'sFirst · Etat Libre d'OrangeMalaise of the 1970's2012 · ★ 3.79
Figuier NoirSecond · HoubigantFiguier NoirEDP · 2022 · ★ 4.16
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Malaise of the 1970's × Figuier Noir

Citrus, fresh and fresh spicy meets woody, warm spicy and green. They share five 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 Malaise of the 1970's, blue is Figuier Noir. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Malaise of the 1970'sFiguier Noir
warm spicyboth
freshboth
fresh spicyboth
fruityboth
patchouliboth
citrusfirst
woodysecond
greensecond
sweetsecond
aldehydicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Malaise of the 1970's
CitrusesCitrusesCitronCitronPepperPepperLeatherLeatherAldehydesAldehydesPlumPlumAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)HeliotropeHeliotropeAmberAmber
In both
Patchouli
Five shared accords:
freshfresh spicywarm spicypatchoulifruity
Only in Figuier Noir
Fig LeafFig LeafCardamomCardamomBlack PepperBlack PepperClovesClovesblack figBlack figIrisIrisJasmineJasmineFigFigCedarCedarCandied FruitsCandied Fruits
Why it might work
  • Light over deepMalaise of the 1970's brings citrus; Figuier Noir brings 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 threadFresh, fresh spicy, warm spicy and patchouli run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Malaise of the 1970's is moderate on both, Figuier Noir 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 pointFiguier Noir first, then Malaise of the 1970's 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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Suggested from accords and notes · look-alikes left out
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