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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.

Eau de Cologne ImperialeFirst · GuerlainEau de Cologne ImperialeEDC · 1860 · ★ 4.21
Habit Rouge LégèreSecond · GuerlainHabit Rouge Légère2005 · ★ 4.66
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Eau de Cologne Imperiale × Habit Rouge Légère

Citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy meets citrus, woody and patchouli. They share four accords and five 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 Eau de Cologne Imperiale, blue is Habit Rouge Légère. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Eau de Cologne ImperialeHabit Rouge Légère
citrusboth
woodyboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
patchoulisecond
leathersecond
warm spicysecond
white floralsecond
powderysecond
freshfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Eau de Cologne Imperiale
CitrusesCitrusesLemon VerbenaLemon VerbenaRosemaryRosemaryTonka BeanTonka Bean
In both
BergamotNeroliLemonOrangeCedar
Four shared accords:
citrusaromaticfresh spicywoody
Only in Habit Rouge Légère
LimeLimePatchouliPatchouliSpicesSpicesLeatherLeatherVanillaVanillaWhite MuskWhite Musk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepEau de Cologne Imperiale brings citrus and aromatic; Habit Rouge Légère brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, neroli, lemon and orange and 1 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, aromatic, fresh spicy and woody run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Eau de Cologne Imperiale in summer and Habit Rouge Légère in fall and spring. 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 leadHabit Rouge Légère is voted long lasting and strong; Eau de Cologne Imperiale very weak and intimate. Expect Habit Rouge Légère to lead and Eau de Cologne Imperiale to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Habit Rouge Légère, two of Eau de Cologne Imperiale over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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