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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.

BalafreFirst · LancômeBalafre2011 · ★ 3.86
New York SandalwoodSecond · Bond No 9New York SandalwoodEDP · 2014 · ★ 3.78
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Harmony pairing

Balafre × New York Sandalwood

Aromatic, woody and green meets woody, powdery and warm spicy. They share three accords and three 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 Balafre, blue is New York Sandalwood. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

BalafreNew York Sandalwood
woodyboth
aromaticboth
earthyboth
powderysecond
greenfirst
warm spicysecond
irissecond
fresh spicyfirst
fruitysecond
mossyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Balafre
Green NotesGreen NotesLimeLimeCypressCypressChamomileChamomileLavenderLavenderNeroliNeroliPine needlesPine needlesClary SageClary SageGeraniumGeraniumCarnationCarnationCedarCedarVetiverVetiver
In both
OakmossMuskAmber
Three shared accords:
aromaticwoodyearthy
Only in New York Sandalwood
OrrisOrrisCarrotCarrotCardamomCardamomSandalowoodSandalowoodFigFigPapyrusPapyrus
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBalafre brings aromatic and green; New York Sandalwood brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list oakmoss, musk and amber, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody and earthy run through both.
  • Opposite seasonsVoters put Balafre in spring and New York Sandalwood in fall and winter. Together they may suit the months in between.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Balafre is moderate on both, New York Sandalwood 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 pointNew York Sandalwood first, then Balafre 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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