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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.

Cologne NocturneFirst · Le GalionCologne NocturneCologne · 2016 · ★ 4.18
He Wood CologneSecond · Dsquared2He Wood CologneCologne · 2017 · ★ 4.06
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Cologne Nocturne × He Wood Cologne

Aromatic, woody and fresh spicy meets woody, aromatic and powdery. 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 Cologne Nocturne, blue is He Wood Cologne. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Cologne NocturneHe Wood Cologne
woodyboth
aromaticboth
citrusboth
fresh spicyboth
powderysecond
aquaticsecond
violetsecond
freshsecond
lavenderfirst
ozonicsecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Cologne Nocturne
BergamotBergamotPalisander RosewoodPalisander RosewoodLavenderLavenderRosemaryRosemaryClary SageClary SageThymeThymeSpicy NotesSpicy NotesWoody NotesWoody NotesPatchouliPatchouli
In both
LemonCedar
Four shared accords:
aromaticwoodyfresh spicycitrus
Only in He Wood Cologne
Silver FirSilver FirMuskMuskMandarin OrangeMandarin OrangeAmberAmberVioletVioletViolet LeafViolet LeafWater NotesWater NotesVetiverVetiver
Why it might work
  • Light over deepCologne Nocturne brings aromatic; He Wood Cologne brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list lemon and cedar, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, woody, fresh spicy and citrus run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Cologne Nocturne is moderate on both, He Wood Cologne 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 pointHe Wood Cologne first, then Cologne Nocturne 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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