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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.

Gothic IIFirst · Loree RodkinGothic II2013 · ★ 4.31
Samba Rock & Roll ManSecond · Perfumer's WorkshopSamba Rock & Roll ManEDP · 2005 · ★ 4.00
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Gothic IISamba Rock & Roll Man
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Gothic II × Samba Rock & Roll Man

Warm spicy, woody and balsamic meets fresh spicy, aromatic and woody. They share one accord 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 Gothic II, blue is Samba Rock & Roll Man. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Gothic IISamba Rock & Roll Man
woodyboth
warm spicyfirst
fresh spicysecond
aromaticsecond
balsamicfirst
floralfirst
patchoulifirst
vanillafirst
tropicalfirst
amberfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Gothic II
FrangipaniFrangipaniIndian PatchouliIndian PatchouliPatchouliPatchouliMadagascar VanillaMadagascar VanillaClovesClovesIncenseIncense
In both
Sandalwood
One shared accord:
woody
Only in Samba Rock & Roll Man
White PepperWhite PepperAniseAniseCuminCuminLavenderLavenderBergamotBergamotFirFirCypressCypressTonka BeanTonka Bean
Why it might work
  • Light over deepSamba Rock & Roll Man brings aromatic; Gothic II brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list sandalwood, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWoody runs through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadGothic II is voted eternal and moderate; Samba Rock & Roll Man weak and moderate. Expect Gothic II to lead and Samba Rock & Roll Man to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Gothic II, two of Samba Rock & Roll Man over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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