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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.

The Dark SideFirst · Francesca BianchiThe Dark SideEDP · 2016 · ★ 4.08
Black XS Los Angeles for HerSecond · RabanneBlack XS Los Angeles for HerEDT · 2016 · ★ 3.72
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Harmony pairing

The Dark Side × Black XS Los Angeles for Her

Amber, woody and warm spicy meets citrus, sweet and floral. 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 The Dark Side, blue is Black XS Los Angeles for Her. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

The Dark SideBlack XS Los Angeles for Her
woodyboth
powderyboth
sweetboth
amberfirst
citrussecond
floralsecond
vanillasecond
fruitysecond
warm spicyfirst
coconutsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in The Dark Side
HoneyHoneyIncenseIncenseSpicy NotesSpicy NotesStyraxStyraxIrisIrisVioletVioletSandalwoodSandalwoodCedarCedarVetiverVetiver
In both
AmberPatchouliVanilla
Three shared accords:
woodypowderysweet
Only in Black XS Los Angeles for Her
Bitter OrangeBitter OrangeCoconutCoconutCranberryCranberryTamarindTamarindLemonLemonRumRumOrchidOrchidHellebore flowerHellebore flowerPeachPeachJasmineJasmineMagnoliaMagnoliaCaramelCaramel
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBlack XS Los Angeles for Her brings citrus; The Dark Side brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber, patchouli and vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, powdery and sweet run through both.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadThe Dark Side is voted long lasting and strong; Black XS Los Angeles for Her very weak and intimate. Expect The Dark Side to lead and Black XS Los Angeles for Her to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of The Dark Side, two of Black XS Los Angeles for Her over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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