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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.

Encens LumiereFirst · KenzoEncens LumiereEDP · 2023 · ★ 3.87
Noir ExquisSecond · L'Artisan ParfumeurNoir ExquisParfum · 2015 · ★ 4.09
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Contrast pairing

Encens Lumiere × Noir Exquis

Amber, warm spicy and smoky meets vanilla, warm spicy and woody. They share three 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 Encens Lumiere, blue is Noir Exquis. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Encens LumiereNoir Exquis
warm spicyboth
amberboth
balsamicboth
vanillasecond
smokyfirst
floralfirst
woodysecond
sweetsecond
powderysecond
coffeesecond
What each brings

Notes apart, accords in common

Only in Encens Lumiere
IncenseIncenseFreesiaFreesiaSaffronSaffron
In bothNo shared notesThree shared accords:
amberwarm spicybalsamic
That shared thread is what keeps a contrast pairing from feeling like two separate fragrances.
Only in Noir Exquis
ChestnutChestnutOrangeOrangeMaple syrupMaple syrupCoffeeCoffeeOrange BlossomOrange BlossomVanillaVanillaEbonyEbonyTonka BeanTonka BeanSandalwoodSandalwoodHeliotropeHeliotrope
Why it might work
  • Sweet meets spiceEncens Lumiere brings amber; Noir Exquis brings vanilla. Spice cuts sweetness and sweetness rounds spice.
  • A shared threadAmber, warm spicy and balsamic run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Encens Lumiere is moderate on both, Noir Exquis 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 pointNoir Exquis first, then Encens Lumiere 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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