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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 Eau d Issey Noir AbsoluFirst · Issey MiyakeL Eau d Issey Noir Absolu2010 · ★ 4.12
HarmoniousSecond · Boadicea the VictoriousHarmoniousEDP · 2022 · ★ 4.40
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L Eau d Issey Noir AbsoluHarmonious
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L Eau d Issey Noir Absolu × Harmonious

White floral, floral and soft spicy meets woody, musky and powdery. 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 L Eau d Issey Noir Absolu, blue is Harmonious. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

L Eau d Issey Noir AbsoluHarmonious
floralboth
woodyboth
amberboth
white floralfirst
muskysecond
powderysecond
warm spicysecond
irissecond
aromaticsecond
leathersecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in L Eau d Issey Noir Absolu
LotusLotusOsmanthusOsmanthusLilyLilyJasmineJasmineWoodsy NotesWoodsy Notes
In both
Amber
Three shared accords:
floralamberwoody
Only in Harmonious
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)CognacCognacRumRumCardamomCardamomCinnamonCinnamonSaffronSaffronBergamotBergamotOrris RootOrris RootMay RoseMay RoseCashmere WoodCashmere WoodCorianderCorianderLeatherLeather
Why it might work
  • Flowers over greenL Eau d Issey Noir Absolu brings floral; Harmonious brings woody. Flowers over green or wood tends to read natural rather than perfumed.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadFloral, amber and woody run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: L Eau d Issey Noir Absolu is moderate on both, Harmonious long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointHarmonious first, then L Eau d Issey Noir Absolu 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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