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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.

Figuier NoirFirst · HoubigantFiguier NoirEDP · 2022 · ★ 4.16
Balafre BrunSecond · LancômeBalafre Brun1974 · ★ 3.97
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Figuier Noir × Balafre Brun

Woody, warm spicy and green meets woody, aromatic and tobacco. 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 Figuier Noir, blue is Balafre Brun. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Figuier NoirBalafre Brun
woodyboth
aromaticboth
sweetboth
fresh spicyboth
warm spicyfirst
greenfirst
fruityfirst
freshfirst
tobaccosecond
citrussecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Figuier Noir
Fig LeafFig LeafCardamomCardamomBlack PepperBlack Pepperblack figBlack figIrisIrisJasmineJasmineFigFigPatchouliPatchouliCandied FruitsCandied Fruits
In both
ClovesCedar
Four shared accords:
woodysweetfresh spicyaromatic
Only in Balafre Brun
ChamomileChamomileLavenderLavenderBergamotBergamotLemonLemonPine needlesPine needlesTobaccoTobaccoLeatherLeatherNeroliNeroliOakmossOakmossVetiverVetiverSandalwoodSandalwoodAmberAmber
Why it might work
  • Light over deepFiguier Noir brings green; Balafre Brun brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list cloves and cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, sweet, fresh spicy and aromatic run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Figuier Noir is long lasting and moderate, Balafre Brun 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 pointFiguier Noir first, then Balafre Brun 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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