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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.

Le Bolshoi Black SwanFirst · GuerlainLe Bolshoi Black Swan2014 · ★ 3.82
Habit Rouge LégèreSecond · GuerlainHabit Rouge Légère2005 · ★ 4.66
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Le Bolshoi Black Swan × Habit Rouge Légère

Woody, powdery and musky meets citrus, woody and patchouli. They share six 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 Le Bolshoi Black Swan, blue is Habit Rouge Légère. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Le Bolshoi Black SwanHabit Rouge Légère
woodyboth
citrusboth
powderyboth
white floralboth
warm spicyboth
fresh spicyboth
muskyfirst
freshfirst
greenfirst
patchoulisecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Le Bolshoi Black Swan
CitrusesCitrusesTeaTeaSandalwoodSandalwoodJasmineJasmine
In both
White Musk
Six shared accords:
woodypowderywhite floralcitruswarm spicyfresh spicy
Only in Habit Rouge Légère
LimeLimeLemonLemonBergamotBergamotOrangeOrangeNeroliNeroliPatchouliPatchouliSpicesSpicesCedarCedarLeatherLeatherVanillaVanilla
Why it might work
  • Light over deepHabit Rouge Légère brings citrus; Le Bolshoi Black Swan brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list white musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, powdery, white floral and citrus run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Le Bolshoi Black Swan is moderate and enormous, Habit Rouge Légère long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointHabit Rouge Légère first, then Le Bolshoi Black Swan 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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