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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.

Special for GentlemenFirst · Le GalionSpecial for GentlemenEDP · 2014 · ★ 4.37
By the FireplaceSecond · Maison Martin MargielaBy the FireplaceEDP · 2015 · ★ 4.20
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Special for GentlemenBy the Fireplace
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Special for Gentlemen × By the Fireplace

Lavender, amber and citrus meets woody, vanilla and balsamic. They share five accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Special for Gentlemen, blue is By the Fireplace. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Special for GentlemenBy the Fireplace
woodyboth
amberboth
balsamicboth
vanillaboth
sweetboth
lavenderfirst
citrusfirst
warm spicysecond
aromaticfirst
fresh spicyfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Special for Gentlemen
CitronCitronBergamotBergamotLavenderLavenderCinnamonCinnamonAmberAmberLabdanumLabdanumOpoponaxOpoponaxOakmossOakmossBirchBirchPatchouliPatchouliCastoreumCastoreum
In both
Vanilla
Five shared accords:
amberwoodybalsamicvanillasweet
Only in By the Fireplace
ClovesClovesPink PepperPink PepperOrange BlossomOrange BlossomChestnutChestnutGuaiac WoodGuaiac WoodJuniperJuniperPeru BalsamPeru BalsamCashmeranCashmeran
Why it might work
  • Light over deepSpecial for Gentlemen brings citrus; By the Fireplace brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAmber, woody, balsamic and vanilla run through both.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Special for Gentlemen is long lasting and moderate, By the Fireplace 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 pointBy the Fireplace first, then Special for Gentlemen 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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