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Layering Lab

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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 VertFirst · LancômeBalafre Vert1974 · ★ 4.08
Samba for MenSecond · Perfumer's WorkshopSamba for MenEDP · 1990 · ★ 4.07
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Balafre Vert × Samba for Men

Aromatic, woody and fresh spicy meets lavender, floral and woody. They share three accords and four 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 Vert, blue is Samba for Men. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Balafre VertSamba for Men
aromaticboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
lavendersecond
floralsecond
citrussecond
muskysecond
earthyfirst
powderysecond
yellow floralsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Balafre Vert
Green NotesGreen NotesCypressCypressNeroliNeroliPine TreePine TreeGeraniumGeraniumSageSageFernFernClovesClovesOakmossOakmossVetiverVetiverLeatherLeatherAmberAmber
In both
LavenderBergamotCedarMusk
Three shared accords:
aromaticwoodyfresh spicy
Only in Samba for Men
FreesiaFreesiaYlang-YlangYlang-Ylang
Why it might work
  • Light over deepBalafre Vert brings aromatic; Samba for Men brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lavender, bergamot, cedar and musk, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadBalafre Vert is voted eternal and enormous; Samba for Men moderate on both. Expect Balafre Vert to lead and Samba for Men to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Balafre Vert, two of Samba for Men over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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