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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'Orchidee TerribleFirst · Imaginary AuthorsL'Orchidee Terrible2012 · ★ 3.29
XXYSecond · XerjoffXXY2008 · ★ 3.91
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L'Orchidee TerribleXXY
Contrast pairing

L'Orchidee Terrible × XXY

Aldehydic, fresh and floral meets woody, powdery and citrus. They share two accords and no 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'Orchidee Terrible, blue is XXY. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

L'Orchidee TerribleXXY
powderyboth
sweetboth
aldehydicfirst
woodysecond
freshfirst
floralfirst
citrussecond
honeyfirst
fresh spicysecond
muskyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in L'Orchidee Terrible
AldehydesAldehydesOrchidOrchidSatinSatinHoneyHoneyWhite MuskWhite MuskLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-Valley
In bothNo shared notesTwo shared accords:
powderysweet
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in XXY
PeachPeachBergamotBergamotGrapefruitGrapefruitIrisIrisYlang-YlangYlang-YlangBlack PepperBlack PepperJasmineJasminePatchouliPatchouliVanillaVanillaSandalwoodSandalwoodVetiverVetiverMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Flowers over greenL'Orchidee Terrible brings floral; XXY brings woody. Flowers over green or wood tends to read natural rather than perfumed.
  • A shared threadPowdery and sweet run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: L'Orchidee Terrible is long lasting and strong, XXY eternal and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointL'Orchidee Terrible first, then XXY 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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