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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.

Balafre BrunFirst · LancômeBalafre Brun1974 · ★ 3.97
Givenchy IIISecond · GivenchyGivenchy IIIEDP · 1970 · ★ 4.30
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Balafre BrunGivenchy III
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Balafre Brun × Givenchy III

Woody, aromatic and tobacco meets green, earthy and woody. They share four accords and five 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 Brun, blue is Givenchy III. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Balafre BrunGivenchy III
woodyboth
aromaticboth
earthyboth
mossyboth
greensecond
floralsecond
white floralsecond
aldehydicsecond
warm spicysecond
freshsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Balafre Brun
ChamomileChamomileLavenderLavenderLemonLemonPine needlesPine needlesTobaccoTobaccoClovesClovesLeatherLeatherNeroliNeroliCedarCedar
In both
BergamotOakmossVetiverSandalwoodAmber
Four shared accords:
woodyaromaticmossyearthy
Only in Givenchy III
GalbanumGalbanumAldehydesAldehydesGardeniaGardeniaPeachPeachMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeHiacynthHiacynthOrris RootOrris RootNarcissusNarcissusCarnationCarnationJasmineJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRose
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBalafre Brun brings aromatic; Givenchy III brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list bergamot, oakmoss, vetiver and sandalwood and 1 more, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody, aromatic, mossy and earthy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Balafre Brun is long lasting and moderate, Givenchy III 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 pointBalafre Brun first, then Givenchy III 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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