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Elixir des Merveilles Limited Edition CollectorFirst · HermèsElixir des Merveilles Limited Edition Collector2014 · ★ 3.93
LuteceSecond · HoubigantLutece1984 · ★ 3.99
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Elixir des Merveilles Limited Edition Collector × Lutece

Amber, woody and balsamic meets woody, vanilla and aromatic. They share four 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 Elixir des Merveilles Limited Edition Collector, blue is Lutece. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Elixir des Merveilles Limited Edition CollectorLutece
woodyboth
vanillaboth
warm spicyboth
sweetboth
amberfirst
aromaticsecond
powderysecond
balsamicfirst
freshsecond
floralsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Elixir des Merveilles Limited Edition Collector
Siam ResinSiam ResinPeru BalsamPeru BalsamOrangeOrangeOakOakPatchouliPatchouliIncenseIncenseCaramelCaramelAmberAmberVanilaVanilaSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
CedarTonka Bean
Four shared accords:
woodyvanillasweetwarm spicy
Only in Lutece
Brazilian RosewoodBrazilian RosewoodAldehydesAldehydesGeraniumGeraniumMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeOrris RootOrris RootPeonyPeonyVetiverVetiverRosemaryRosemaryLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotropeHeliotropeMuskMuskCinnamonCinnamon
Why it might work
  • Light over deepLutece brings aromatic; Elixir des Merveilles Limited Edition Collector brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cedar and tonka bean, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, vanilla, sweet and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Elixir des Merveilles Limited Edition Collector is eternal and enormous, Lutece 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 pointElixir des Merveilles Limited Edition Collector first, then Lutece 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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