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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.

Flower by Kenzo EssentielleFirst · KenzoFlower by Kenzo EssentielleEDP · 2009 · ★ 3.89
RisqueSecond · Roja DoveRisqueParfum · 2012 · ★ 4.17
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Flower by Kenzo Essentielle × Risque

Rose, musky and vanilla meets floral, woody and citrus. They share three 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 Flower by Kenzo Essentielle, blue is Risque. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Flower by Kenzo EssentielleRisque
floralboth
roseboth
fresh spicyboth
woodysecond
muskyfirst
vanillafirst
citrussecond
amberfirst
earthysecond
smokyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Flower by Kenzo Essentielle
VanillaVanillaIncenseIncenseMuskMuskBlack PepperBlack PepperHawthornHawthornPink PepperPink Pepper
In both
RoseJasmine
Three shared accords:
rosefloralfresh spicy
Only in Risque
BergamotBergamotLemonLemonLitsea CubebaLitsea CubebaChamomileChamomileHyacinthHyacinthYlang-YlangYlang-YlangOakmossOakmossCivetCivetPatchouliPatchouliVetiverVetiverLabdanumLabdanumCedarCedar
Why it might work
  • Fresh on freshRisque brings citrus; Flower by Kenzo Essentielle brings musky. Two fresh profiles stack into something brighter than either.
  • Notes in commonBoth list rose and jasmine, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadRose, floral and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Flower by Kenzo Essentielle is long lasting and moderate, Risque long lasting and moderate, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • An unusual mixVanilla and citrus are often kept apart. Try it on skin before committing.
A starting pointFlower by Kenzo Essentielle first, then Risque 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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