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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.

A Drop d Issey EssentielleFirst · Issey MiyakeA Drop d Issey EssentielleEDP · 2023 · ★ 3.80
EssenceSecond · Marc JacobsEssence2003 · ★ 4.17
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A Drop d Issey EssentielleEssence
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A Drop d Issey Essentielle × Essence

Floral, green and marine meets white floral, powdery and floral. 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 A Drop d Issey Essentielle, blue is Essence. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

A Drop d Issey EssentielleEssence
floralboth
muskyboth
white floralsecond
citrusboth
greenfirst
marinefirst
powderysecond
aromaticfirst
ambersecond
warm spicysecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in A Drop d Issey Essentielle
Green LeavesGreen LeavesAquatic notesAquatic notesLilacLilacMagnoliaMagnolia
In both
Musk
Three shared accords:
floralmuskycitrus
Only in Essence
FreesiaFreesiaBergamotBergamotSpicesSpicesGardeniaGardeniaOrange BlossomOrange BlossomIrisIrisTurkish RoseTurkish RoseBenzoinBenzoinTolu BalsamTolu BalsamSandalwoodSandalwood
Why it might work
  • Flowers over greenEssence brings floral; A Drop d Issey Essentielle brings green. Flowers over green or wood tends to read natural rather than perfumed.
  • Notes in commonBoth list musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadFloral, musky and citrus run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadEssence is voted moderate on both; A Drop d Issey Essentielle moderate on both. Expect Essence to lead and A Drop d Issey Essentielle to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Essence, two of A Drop d Issey Essentielle over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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