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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.

French AffairFirst · Ex NihiloFrench AffairEDP · 2017 · ★ 3.83
Cannabis BlueSecond · Fragrance Du BoisCannabis Blue2020 · ★ 3.78
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French Affair × Cannabis Blue

Woody, earthy and mossy meets aromatic, woody and cannabis. They share two 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 French Affair, blue is Cannabis Blue. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

French AffairCannabis Blue
woodyboth
aromaticboth
earthyfirst
cannabissecond
fresh spicysecond
mossyfirst
citrussecond
herbalsecond
rosefirst
patchoulifirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in French Affair
Violet LeafViolet LeafLitchiLitchiBergamotBergamotRose OilRose OilAngelicaAngelicaAtlas CedarAtlas CedarOakmossOakmossVetiverVetiver
In both
Patchouli
Two shared accords:
woodyaromatic
Only in Cannabis Blue
EucalyptusEucalyptusGrapefruitGrapefruitCardamomCardamomSichuan PepperSichuan PepperElemi resinElemi resincannabisCannabisNutmegNutmegSageSageGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodCedarCedarAgarwood (Oud)Agarwood (Oud)
Why it might work
  • Light over deepCannabis Blue brings aromatic; French Affair 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 threadWoody and aromatic run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: French Affair is long lasting and moderate, Cannabis Blue 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 pointFrench Affair first, then Cannabis Blue 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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