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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.

Blue CypressFirst · Goldfield & Banks AustraliaBlue CypressEDP · 2016 · ★ 3.47
Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'OrientSecond · BalenciagaCristobal pour Homme Cologne d'OrientCologne · 2000 · ★ 4.67
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Blue Cypress × Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient

Woody, aromatic and lavender meets aromatic, woody and warm spicy. They share seven 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 Blue Cypress, blue is Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Blue CypressCristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient
aromaticboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
warm spicyboth
lavenderboth
patchouliboth
soft spicyboth
herbalsecond
anisfirst
ambersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Blue Cypress
CypressCypressStar AniseStar AniseIndonesian Patchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli LeafClovesCloves
In both
Lavender
Seven shared accords:
woodyaromaticlavenderfresh spicysoft spicywarm spicypatchouli
Only in Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient
CorianderCorianderArtemisiaArtemisiaBergamotBergamotWhite PepperWhite PepperPatchouliPatchouliSandalwoodSandalwoodCedarCedarColumbian CoffeeColumbian CoffeeGeraniumGeraniumTeaTeaVanillaVanillaBenzoinBenzoin
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBlue Cypress brings aromatic; Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lavender, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Blue Cypress in summer and spring and Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient in fall and winter. Together they may suit the months in between.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadCristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient is voted long lasting and strong; Blue Cypress moderate on both. Expect Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient to lead and Blue Cypress to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Cristobal pour Homme Cologne d'Orient, two of Blue Cypress over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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