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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.

Cologne BigaradeFirst · Frederic MalleCologne BigaradeCologne · 2001 · ★ 4.08
Insense Ultramarine Blue EnergySecond · GivenchyInsense Ultramarine Blue Energy2015 · ★ 4.00
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Cologne Bigarade × Insense Ultramarine Blue Energy

Citrus, green and fresh meets aromatic, woody and green. They share four 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 Cologne Bigarade, blue is Insense Ultramarine Blue Energy. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Cologne BigaradeInsense Ultramarine Blue Energy
greenboth
citrusboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
aromaticsecond
ozonicsecond
sweetsecond
aquaticsecond
fruitysecond
freshfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Cologne Bigarade
Bitter OrangeBitter OrangeRoseRoseGrassGrassHayHay
In both
Cedar
Four shared accords:
citrusgreenfresh spicywoody
Only in Insense Ultramarine Blue Energy
WatermelonWatermelonPineapplePineappleLimeLimeMintMintPink PepperPink PepperCardamomCardamomVetiverVetiverSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepCologne Bigarade brings citrus and green; Insense Ultramarine Blue Energy brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, green, fresh spicy and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for summer.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadInsense Ultramarine Blue Energy is voted eternal and moderate; Cologne Bigarade weak and intimate. Expect Insense Ultramarine Blue Energy to lead and Cologne Bigarade to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Insense Ultramarine Blue Energy, two of Cologne Bigarade over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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