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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.

New York 5th AvenueFirst · Fragrance Du BoisNew York 5th Avenue2020 · ★ 3.93
Black ObsidianSecond · Aurora ScentsBlack ObsidianEDP · 2025 · ★ 4.63
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New York 5th Avenue × Black Obsidian

Woody, rose and powdery meets citrus, aromatic and floral. They share three 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 New York 5th Avenue, blue is Black Obsidian. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

New York 5th AvenueBlack Obsidian
woodyboth
floralboth
earthyboth
citrussecond
rosefirst
aromaticsecond
fresh spicysecond
powderyfirst
muskyfirst
caramelfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in New York 5th Avenue
RoseRoseCaramelCaramelVioletVioletCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmere WoodCashmere WoodVanillaVanillaGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodMuskMusk
In both
Bergamot
Three shared accords:
woodyfloralearthy
Only in Black Obsidian
elemiElemiOsmanthusOsmanthusPink PepperPink PepperJasmine SambacJasmine SambacHelvetolideHelvetolidePatchouliPatchouliMossMoss
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBlack Obsidian brings citrus and aromatic; New York 5th Avenue brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, floral and earthy run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put New York 5th Avenue in fall and winter and Black Obsidian in spring and summer. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: New York 5th Avenue is long lasting and strong, Black Obsidian long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointNew York 5th Avenue first, then Black Obsidian 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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