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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 Claire des MerveillesFirst · HermèsEau Claire des MerveillesEDP · 2010 · ★ 4.00
Bel AmiSecond · HermèsBel AmiEDP · 1986 · ★ 4.36
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Eau Claire des Merveilles × Bel Ami

Woody, amber and floral meets aromatic, woody and earthy. They share three 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 Eau Claire des Merveilles, blue is Bel Ami. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Eau Claire des MerveillesBel Ami
woodyboth
amberboth
floralboth
aromaticsecond
earthysecond
leathersecond
citrussecond
warm spicysecond
vanillafirst
mossysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Eau Claire des Merveilles
Woodsy NotesWoodsy NotesFloral NotesFloral NotesVanilleVanille
In both
Amber
Three shared accords:
woodyamberfloral
Only in Bel Ami
SageSageBergamotBergamotCardamomCardamomLemonLemonMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeCarnationCarnationPatchouliPatchouliCedarCedarBasilBasilOrris RootOrris RootJasmineJasmineLeatherLeather
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBel Ami brings aromatic; Eau Claire des Merveilles brings woody and amber. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, amber and floral run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Eau Claire des Merveilles is moderate on both, Bel Ami 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 pointEau Claire des Merveilles first, then Bel Ami 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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