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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.

Charming California 215First · KriglerCharming California 215EDP · 2015 · ★ 4.33
Bal d'AfriqueSecond · ByredoBal d'AfriqueEDP · 2009 · ★ 4.14
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Charming California 215Bal d'Afrique
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Charming California 215 × Bal d'Afrique

White floral, citrus and green meets woody, aromatic and earthy. They share four 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 Charming California 215, blue is Bal d'Afrique. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Charming California 215Bal d'Afrique
aromaticboth
floralboth
greenboth
freshboth
white floralfirst
woodysecond
citrusfirst
earthysecond
rosefirst
violetsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Charming California 215
Green TeaGreen TeaOrange BlossomOrange BlossomRoseRoseCardamomCardamomCorianderCorianderLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineJasmineSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
BergamotCedar
Four shared accords:
greenaromaticfreshfloral
Only in Bal d'Afrique
African MarigoldAfrican MarigoldBuchu or AgathosmaBuchu or AgathosmaVioletVioletCyclamenCyclamenVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepCharming California 215 brings citrus and green; Bal d'Afrique brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot and cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadGreen, aromatic, fresh and floral run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Charming California 215 is moderate and strong, Bal d'Afrique moderate on both, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointBal d'Afrique first, then Charming California 215 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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