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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.

L'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de MandarineFirst · GuerlainL'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine2007 · ★ 4.19
Aoud Blue NotesSecond · ManceraAoud Blue NotesEDP · 2015 · ★ 4.02
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L'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de MandarineAoud Blue Notes
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L'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine × Aoud Blue Notes

Citrus, floral and fruity meets woody, powdery and citrus. They share three accords and two 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 L'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine, blue is Aoud Blue Notes. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

L'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de MandarineAoud Blue Notes
citrusboth
woodyboth
fruityboth
powderysecond
sweetsecond
floralfirst
leathersecond
violetsecond
ambersecond
irissecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in L'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine
Bitter OrangeBitter OrangeMandarin BlossomMandarin BlossomBlack CurrantBlack CurrantMagnoliaMagnoliaHiacynthHiacynthVanillaVanillaCedarCedarMuskMusk
In both
Mandarin OrangeBergamot
Three shared accords:
citrusfruitywoody
Only in Aoud Blue Notes
Fruity NotesFruity NotesLemonLemonGreen NotesGreen NotesVioletVioletOrris RootOrris RootRoseRoseYlang-YlangYlang-YlangPatchouliPatchouliGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodLeatherLeatherAmberAmberSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Light over deepL'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine brings citrus; Aoud Blue Notes brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list mandarin orange and bergamot, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadCitrus, fruity and woody run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: L'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine is moderate on both, Aoud Blue Notes long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointAoud Blue Notes first, then L'Instant de Guerlain Fleur de Mandarine over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
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