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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.

Play in the City for HimFirst · GivenchyPlay in the City for HimEDT · 2013 · ★ 3.56
LondonSecond · Memoirs Of A Perfume CollectorLondon2025 · ★ 3.31
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Play in the City for HimLondon
Contrast pairing

Play in the City for Him × London

Woody, soft spicy and amber meets rose, floral and aromatic. They share three accords and no 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 Play in the City for Him, blue is London. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Play in the City for HimLondon
aromaticboth
powderyboth
freshboth
woodyfirst
rosesecond
floralsecond
soft spicyfirst
amberfirst
citrusfirst
irisfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Play in the City for Him
LicoriceLicoriceCitrusesCitrusesAmyrisAmyrisIrisIrisAmberAmberWoody NotesWoody Notes
In bothNo shared notesThree shared accords:
powderyaromaticfresh
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in London
Taif RoseTaif RoseJasmine SambacJasmine SambacOrchidOrchidGeraniumGeraniumPeonyPeonyMagnoliaMagnoliaSaffronSaffronCorianderCorianderSandalwoodSandalwoodBlack TeaBlack TeaMarigoldMarigold
Why it might work
  • Light over deepLondon brings aromatic; Play in the City for Him brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • A shared threadPowdery, aromatic and fresh run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadLondon is voted eternal and strong; Play in the City for Him moderate on both. Expect London to lead and Play in the City for Him to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of London, two of Play in the City for Him over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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